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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1800s, swamps in Louisiana are drained and used as what?
(a) Farmland.
(b) Military camps.
(c) Storage pits.
(d) Hideouts.

2. The author mentions that when he met Rabalais, he wore what in his pocket?
(a) Gold pocket watch.
(b) Checkered bandana.
(c) Red bandana.
(d) Silver pocket watch.

3. This book is a:
(a) Traditional history textbook.
(b) Science fiction novel.
(c) Historical nonfiction novel.
(d) Traditional science textbook.

4. In the early days of New Orleans, residents build their homes on what?
(a) Metal bridges.
(b) Sand piles.
(c) Concrete risers.
(d) Natural levees.

5. What is the author's role in this book?
(a) Passive observer.
(b) Investigative reporter.
(c) Trained scientist.
(d) Influential politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. A towboat is designed to:

2. The author states that how much of New Orleans lies fifteen feet below sea level?

3. Henry Shreve changes the Mississippi River by introducing what?

4. A navigation lock on the bank of the Mississippi River lowers ships down to where?

5. While aboard the Mississippi on his annual trip, General Sands tries to:

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