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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the 19th century, what was the attitude about the Mississippi River?
(a) People were just confused by the river.
(b) That if you understood the laws of nature, the river could be understood.
(c) It was a raging machine.
(d) It was harmless.

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

3. If Thompson's plan is implemented, what will happen to Plaquemines Parish and St. Bernard?
(a) Their soil will become richer.
(b) They will have a drought.
(c) They will flood.
(d) They will benefit by an influx in jobs.

4. Which two things did river height depend on?
(a) The volume and direction of the water.
(b) Volume and speed of the water.
(c) Speed and depth of the water.
(d) Volume and temperature of the water.

5. As the levees in other cities are failing, why would New Orleans "saboteurs" attempt to dynamite the levees by St. Bernard Parish?
(a) To help the economy of St. Bernard Parish.
(b) They had enemies in that city.
(c) It would relieve the water pressure on the New Orleans system.
(d) The levee was broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?

2. Who played a prominent role in getting Thompson's proposal approved?

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

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

5. What was James Thompson always seeking?

(see the answer key)

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