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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened in the Mississippi region between 1884-1889?
(a) Railroads developed quickly.
(b) Someone drove a submarine down the Mississippi.
(c) The Hoover Dam was built.
(d) The first person traveled cross country.

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

3. What did spring flooding in the upper Mississippi River cause?
(a) Property destruction, deaths and devastation.
(b) A richer soil for planting crops.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A great fishing season.

4. When was the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River?
(a) 1643.
(b) 1543.
(c) 1882.
(d) 1743.

5. How did Eads assist in the Civil War?
(a) He helped keep Missouri in the Union and built ironclads.
(b) He helped import weapons for the Union Army.
(c) He fought on the front lines for the Union.
(d) He was a medic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why wasn't Humphrey's report accepted well in the United States?

2. What did W.A. Percy institute in the Delta area?

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

4. During the 19th century, what was the attitude about the Mississippi River?

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

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