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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the basis of political power and structure of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?
(a) Making and selling illegal alcohol.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Businesses.
(d) Trade.

2. How is William Percy different than his father, LeRoy?
(a) He is more understanding.
(b) He is more of a leader.
(c) He prefers books and poetry to hunting and business.
(d) He is a racist.

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

4. Why did President Coolidge hire Herbert Hoover?
(a) To organize rescue and relief efforts.
(b) To design new levee systems.
(c) To organize new laws.
(d) To fix the corruption in the Delta area.

5. A long series of meetings ensues to discuss the legislature to alter the river. Who moves to Washington to participate in the debates even though he was not asked?
(a) Thomson.
(b) Percy.
(c) Butler.
(d) Simpson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a widespread problem in St. Bernard and Plaquemines?

2. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?

3. During the major storms that were occurring along the Mississippi River in 1927, what happens to the dam in Arkansas?

4. What breaks the relationship between the Percy family and the black community?

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

(see the answer key)

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