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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?
(a) Very low rivers.
(b) Very high rivers.
(c) No workers.
(d) No materials.

2. Hoover speaks to the black community to ease tempers. How does the black community respond?
(a) With happiness.
(b) In a non-violent protest.
(c) Not at all.
(d) With anger.

3. 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.

4. What was LeRoy Percy's problem with the Klan?
(a) They were in "conflict" with the life he desired.
(b) They boycotted all his propositions.
(c) They were the reason he couldn't become president.
(d) They threatened his life.

5. How do the parishes that have been destroyed feel about the newspaper articles that are being printed?
(a) They are very surprised.
(b) They are angry.
(c) They are saddened.
(d) They are happy about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the food stages last?

2. In 1850, what were the Humphreys and Charles Ellet Jr. competing for?

3. What do the refugees of St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parish begin to seek?

4. What two things did Humphrey unsuccessfully attempt to do to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?

5. What was Eads' proposition to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?

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