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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As floodwaters raged, what was happening to the crevasse at Mounds Landing?
(a) It quickly widened.
(b) It broke completely open.
(c) It got deeper.
(d) It got smaller.

2. River flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs). What happens as the cfs increases?
(a) The river's depth increases.
(b) A flood occurs.
(c) The direction of the river changes.
(d) The river's speed increases.

3. During the major storms that were occurring along the Mississippi River in 1927, what happens to the dam in Arkansas?
(a) It was eroded away.
(b) It was getting repaired.
(c) It was blown up.
(d) It withstood the flood waters.

4. What did the high river levels threaten in 1912?
(a) To top the levee before the sandbags come.
(b) To bring sewage into Mississippi.
(c) To break the dam.
(d) To wash away all the crops.

5. In what ways was New Olreans described?
(a) By its history, geography, flavor and culture.
(b) By its climate.
(c) By the demographics of the population.
(d) By the animals and plants that are found there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were veterans enlisted during the time the levees were being fixed?

2. In 1920, the country was filled with racial hatred and fear. What group gained enormous fame and wealth during this time?

3. Why was Eads allowed to proceed with his idea after being opposed unanimously?

4. In 1926, the Klan began break apart. Why did this happen?

5. Who are the patrons of the Boston Club?

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