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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did armed St. Bernard Parish men visit the bankers of New Orleans?
(a) To ensure their city will get what they are promised.
(b) To rob them.
(c) To protect them.
(d) To hold them hostage.

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

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

4. In what ways was New Olreans described?
(a) By the animals and plants that are found there.
(b) By the demographics of the population.
(c) By its climate.
(d) By its history, geography, flavor and culture.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As much of the Delta area was flooding, why did Greenville remain hopeful?

3. What was James Thompson always seeking?

4. How did Humphrey prove himself to be in combat?

5. How were the results of Thompson's plan being predicted?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the author says it is hoped that the bridge construction will "marry steamboats to railroads", what does he mean?

2. World War I has begun and the Delta area is flourishing, yet lacking in manpower. Percy is a big influence for the fine development of the area, yet the more successful the area's development becomes, the more Percy's popularity decreases. Why do you think this happens?

3. Why did the author start the book on a stormy night?

4. As many cities along the Mississippi found themselves under tremendous amounts of water, what was the mood in the Midwest?

5. Thompson has the idea of dynamiting the levees to the south of New Orleans, but who gets the idea primarily accepted by everyone?

6. What does the Boston Club symbolize in New Orleans?

7. How is pressure the most damaging component to a levee?

8. The railroads and river make the Delta region flourish, yet there is a shortage of workers in the area. How will the better treatment of blacks by LeRoy Percy help this problem?

9. Why does Thompson feel he is doing a good thing by withholding news from the public?

10. What are the terms that are reached for the levee that protects St. Bernard and Plaquemines to be destroyed?

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