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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the weather like in the Prologue as the guests of the social party head home?
(a) Stormy.
(b) Snowing.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Foggy.

3. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?
(a) To be able to keep slaves.
(b) Equal rights for women in education and the workforce.
(c) The right for women to vote.
(d) Better treatment for blacks and education for black children..

4. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?
(a) Humphrey was nervous about the idea.
(b) Humphrey took it as a personal insult.
(c) Humphrey thought it was an awful idea.
(d) Humphrey was excited about the idea.

5. What two cities were underwater in early 1927?
(a) Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
(b) Chicago and Columbus.
(c) Cincinnati and Cleveland.
(d) Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Thompson go to present his argument to save New Orleans from flooding?

2. What was the reputation of the Boston Club?

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

4. What event did the Boston Club pay a large role in?

5. What was Thompson's proposition to prevent the levees from failing?

(see the answer key)

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