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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hoover send "refugee directives" through?
(a) The Red Cross.
(b) William Percy.
(c) Butler.
(d) Governor Simpson.

2. Where did the Mississippi River Commission decide their failure was in the 1912 and 1913 floods?
(a) A poor drainage system.
(b) "Substandard" levee construction.
(c) Erosion.
(d) Using only sandbags.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Hoover goes to inspect the levee south of New Orleans?

2. Which two things did river height depend on?

3. What was the basis of political power and structure of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?

4. If the black work force does not return to the area, what does LeRoy Percy believe will happen?

5. Who are the patrons of the Boston Club?

(see the answer key)

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