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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hoover do during WWI?
(a) He trained soldiers.
(b) He organized a large relief program.
(c) He worked in a hospital.
(d) He fought overseas.

2. What controversial issue did Eads propose that was authorized in 1867?
(a) A bridge over the Mississippi.
(b) A railroad across the state of Mississippi.
(c) Construction of a plane.
(d) Constuction of a steamboat.

3. How is the Mississippi River described?
(a) It is a medium sized river.
(b) It no longer contains water.
(c) It is one of the smallest rivers in the world.
(d) It is the longest river in the world.

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

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

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

7. Which three rivers continued to rise as their levees fail?
(a) Arkansas, White and Mississippi.
(b) White, Mississippi and Missouri.
(c) Arkansas, Colorado, and Missouri.
(d) Arknsas, Mississippi, and Colorado.

8. How were the levees along the Mississippi different from levees in other places?
(a) They are shorter.
(b) They are made of different materials.
(c) They are built to a higher standard.
(d) They are taller.

9. What was the reputation of the Boston Club?
(a) It is not a reputable club.
(b) It is a very charitable organization.
(c) It is open to anyone who wants to join.
(d) Its members have social status and wealth.

10. Before going to Washington, what was Hoover's life like?
(a) He was a successful lawyer.
(b) He was poor and a blue collar worker.
(c) He was middle class and owned a business.
(d) He was a wealthy, successful engineer.

11. What two things did Humphrey unsuccessfully attempt to do to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?
(a) Canals and dredges.
(b) Creating a new river and a dam.
(c) Dredges and bridges.
(d) Bridges and canals.

12. During the 1900 a new demand surged in throughout the United States. What was that demand?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Silk.
(c) Spices.
(d) Gold.

13. What helped Leroy Percy lose a lot of his political influence outside of the Delta area?
(a) He advocated for the rights of women.
(b) He enforced the need for slaves.
(c) He helped Vardaman get defeated for a seat in Senate.
(d) He wanted to free all slaves.

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

15. As much of the Delta area was flooding, why did Greenville remain hopeful?
(a) They had an 8 foot high protection levee.
(b) They weren't right on the river.
(c) They had a higher elevation than the other cities.
(d) They never flooded before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was at the center of New Orleans finances and is also a Club member?

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

3. Who finally gave approval for Thompson to organize his plan when he arrives back to the Delta area?

4. What did Eads continue to do for a living in St. Louis after his family moved on?

5. When was the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River?

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