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

2. What two cities were underwater in early 1927?
(a) Chicago and Columbus.
(b) Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
(c) Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
(d) Cincinnati and Cleveland.

3. What happened when Hoover goes to inspect the levee south of New Orleans?
(a) The levee broke.
(b) He almost drowned.
(c) He got caught in a storm.
(d) His boat was shot at.

4. Which two things did river height depend on?
(a) The volume and direction of the water.
(b) Volume and temperature of the water.
(c) Volume and speed of the water.
(d) Speed and depth of the water.

5. What was the weather like in the Prologue as the guests of the social party head home?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Stormy.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Sunny.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?

3. In early 1927, what did many of the communities begin to do?

4. How is the Mississippi River described?

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

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. What does the Boston Club symbolize in New Orleans?

3. A racist governor is elected into office in Mississippi, yet it is still considered a safe place for the blacks to work. However, when waters begin to rise, black convicts are ordered to lay on the levee and use their bodies as sandbags. Does everyone follow Percy's influence to alleviate discrimination?

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

5. As committees are formed to decide about dynamiting the levee, the Mounds Landing crevasse is brought up in conversation. Why is this crevasse brought into the conversation?

6. 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?

7. Although the blacks are traditionally known for harvesting cotton, LeRoy Percy does not seek their help to avoid any racial tensions. Instead, Percy imports thousands of Italians and racial problems still emerge. Why does this happen?

8. After facing complete opposition, how would Eads' offer to independently pay for the construction of the jetties completely change the minds of the public and politicians?

9. How do the politics in New Orleans operate during the time of the flood in 1927?

10. Much of the Delta region is underwater from the failure of levees, yet the people of Greenville still have faith in their protection levee. What happens to their levee?

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