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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moton realize about Hoover before Hoover's run for the presidency?
(a) That he will blackmail Hoover.
(b) That Hoover is a racist.
(c) That Hoover will keep all his promises.
(d) That Hoover was not keeping his promises.

2. Why can't boats in the flooded area help get people out?
(a) All the boats got washed away.
(b) There was no way to get fuel to the boats.
(c) The boats were not working sufficiently.
(d) The boats weren't large enough.

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

4. Who are the patrons of the Boston Club?
(a) Nearly all the bank presidents in New Orleans.
(b) The blacks.
(c) The farmers.
(d) The blue collar workers.

5. How were the levees damaged in early 1927?
(a) By tornadoes and high winds.
(b) By high winds and earthquakes.
(c) By tornadoes and earthquakes.
(d) By high temperatures and high winds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the residents in Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?

2. In 1937, the Mississippi waters rise again, but why is there no flood?

3. What event did the Boston Club pay a large role in?

4. Why did most levees fail?

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

(see the answer key)

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