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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was "changing the fabric of society" in the Delta region during WWI?
(a) Women had equal rights.
(b) Slaves were banished.
(c) War, technology and new sexuality.
(d) Blacks were receiving an education.

2. How does William Percy gain his reputation?
(a) Through his role in politics.
(b) Through his poetry.
(c) As a painter.
(d) From his public speaking skills.

3. What did Eads continue to do for a living in St. Louis after his family moved on?
(a) He opened a salvage business.
(b) He became an ironworker.
(c) He started building ships.
(d) He ran a plantation.

4. For decades, what were the levees constructed to do?
(a) Increase farmland.
(b) Decrease farmland.
(c) Increase the number of outlets.
(d) Increase the number of reservoirs.

5. Why was Eads allowed to proceed with his idea after being opposed unanimously?
(a) The President overode the initial decision.
(b) His idea was better than the others.
(c) He offered to pay for the work himself.
(d) He bribed the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Eads assist in the Civil War?

2. Why is Butler's bank paid a generous sum of money?

3. When small tunnels are formed beneath the levee a miniature geyser erupts. What is this mini geyser called?

4. What makes Hoover a hero in 1927?

5. How does Butler limit payments to the people in the southern parishes?

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