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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The writing on Dugie's belt buckle reads:
(a) To conquer nature and advance humanity.
(b) To tame the wild Atchafalaya.
(c) To serve nature and protect man.
(d) To help control the Mississippi.

2. The author notes that many regard the Old River Project as what?
(a) A remarkable feat of engineering.
(b) A worthwhile endeavor.
(c) An arrogant enterprise.
(d) A colossal expense.

3. A navigation lock on the bank of the Mississippi River lowers ships down to where?
(a) Atlantic Ocean.
(b) Gulf of Mexico.
(c) Atchafalaya River.
(d) Red River.

4. During the fifty years between New Orleans' floods of 1735 and 1785, what does the author say brings a false sense of security against flooding?
(a) Extended, raised levees.
(b) Drought conditions.
(c) Concrete seawalls.
(d) Prosperous economic boom.

5. The author tells stories of the following people in conflict with forces of nature:
(a) Government officials.
(b) Residents.
(c) All of the them.
(d) Engineers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In feet, how long is the towboat Mississippi?

2. Throughout the book, a predominant theme is that the following gets in the way of man's plans:

3. For how many years after the Old River Control begins does the operation appear to be successful?

4. In New Orleans' earliest days, French settlers begin to live there despite the fact that the area:

5. In the early days of New Orleans, residents build their homes on what?

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