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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fall, what comes after the flood?
(a) Crops.
(b) Hurricanes.
(c) A drought, insects and worms, and an early freeze.
(d) A heat wave.

2. River flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs). What happens as the cfs increases?
(a) The river's speed increases.
(b) The direction of the river changes.
(c) A flood occurs.
(d) The river's depth increases.

3. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?
(a) Humphrey was nervous about the idea.
(b) Humphrey thought it was an awful idea.
(c) Humphrey was excited about the idea.
(d) Humphrey took it as a personal insult.

4. Who played a prominent role in getting Thompson's proposal approved?
(a) Butler.
(b) Coolridge.
(c) Hoover.
(d) Will Percy.

5. What does Hoover develop a new committee to do after the 1927 floods?
(a) Find food for the area.
(b) Find ways to deal with future floods and eliminate damage.
(c) Rebuild the area.
(d) Take care of the sick people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hoover get the assistance of Moton?

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

3. How does William Percy gain his reputation?

4. As floodwaters raged, what was happening to the crevasse at Mounds Landing?

5. What were the three basic methods that engineers have attempted to control the river?

(see the answer key)

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