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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Thompson go to present his argument to save New Orleans from flooding?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York City.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) New Orleans.

2. What was Thompson's proposition to prevent the levees from failing?
(a) To build a dam.
(b) To build more levees.
(c) To quickly do repairs on the levees.
(d) To dynamite the levees south of New Orleans.

3. What kept the Delta area underdeveloped during WWI?
(a) War with the Native Americans.
(b) The Great Depression.
(c) A busy hurricane season.
(d) A lack of manpower.

4. How is the Mississippi River described?
(a) It is a medium sized river.
(b) It is one of the smallest rivers in the world.
(c) It no longer contains water.
(d) It is the longest river in the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally gave approval for Thompson to organize his plan when he arrives back to the Delta area?

2. What did the flooding of 1912 and 1913 demonstrate?

3. What was "changing the fabric of society" in the Delta region during WWI?

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

5. How did Humphrey prove himself to be in combat?

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