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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will eventually happen to the water released through the Mounds Landing crevasse?
(a) It will flow into the Colorado River.
(b) It will flow back into the Mississippi River.
(c) It will flow into the Arkansas River.
(d) It will continue to flood the area.

2. Why did LeRoy Percy's popularity increase as the Klan began to fall apart?
(a) He donated a lot of money to the poor.
(b) He was seen as the voice of reason.
(c) He was running for president.
(d) He was the one who broke the Klan up.

3. Why was Eads allowed to proceed with his idea after being opposed unanimously?
(a) He offered to pay for the work himself.
(b) The President overode the initial decision.
(c) His idea was better than the others.
(d) He bribed the people.

4. When Humphrey returned from studying deltaic rivers, what did he do?
(a) Attacked Ellet's report.
(b) Built a railroad.
(c) Traveled the Grand Canyon.
(d) Built a bridge.

5. Who took control of Charles Percy's family affairs after he dies?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brother.
(d) His children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eads' proposition to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?

2. What was LeRoy Percy's problem with the Klan?

3. What kept the Delta area underdeveloped during WWI?

4. Who was at the center of New Orleans finances and is also a Club member?

5. How is the Mississippi River described?

(see the answer key)

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