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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Thompson go to present his argument to save New Orleans from flooding?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York City.
(d) Washington D.C.

3. Who were the residents in Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?
(a) Mainly the blacks.
(b) Fishermen, trappers and bootleggers.
(c) Fishermen, bankers, and politicians.
(d) Bankers, politicians and socialites.

4. As other cities are flooding, why did panic erupt amongst the residents in New Orleans?
(a) They can't get any food into the city.
(b) There are no jobs.
(c) There has been a series of murders.
(d) They can see the water rising along the levee.

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

6. Why does Hoover accept the offer to head the flood relief committee?
(a) He was offered a large sum of money.
(b) He sees it as a great opportunity to gain popularity with the public.
(c) He always wanted to visit the Delta area.
(d) He wanted to help the people in that area.

7. How did waves effect the levees?
(a) The waves didn't effect it at all.
(b) Their force broke them.
(c) The waves made the levee stronger.
(d) They eroded it.

8. What kept the Delta area underdeveloped during WWI?
(a) War with the Native Americans.
(b) A lack of manpower.
(c) A busy hurricane season.
(d) The Great Depression.

9. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?
(a) The right for women to vote.
(b) To be able to keep slaves.
(c) Better treatment for blacks and education for black children..
(d) Equal rights for women in education and the workforce.

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

11. What did St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes demand if Thompson's plan is implemented?
(a) Full compensation for the damages that are done.
(b) A share of the profits.
(c) New levees to be built.
(d) To become part of New Orleans.

12. What event did the Boston Club pay a large role in?
(a) The impending flood waters.
(b) Rebuliding the city of New Orleans.
(c) Planning Mardi Gras.
(d) Harvesting the area.

13. What happened within 10 days of the change in the crevasse at Mounds Landing?
(a) A drought.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) A dam was built.
(d) One million acres of land was under 10 feet of water.

14. What year was the jetty project successfully completed?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1870.
(d) 1900.

15. Why did most levees fail?
(a) Poor designing.
(b) Low quality materials.
(c) Water pressure.
(d) Tampering with the levees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened the day after Thompson's plan is implemented?

2. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?

3. Why was more attention given to Mardi Gras when the history of the area was given?

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

5. What was unique about the crevasse at Mounds Landing?

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