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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Los Angeles Against the Mountains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though Hawaii's Hilo is often threatened by lava flows, Hilo has thus far been protected because:
(a) A tall mountain stands between Hilo and the lava.
(b) Of man-made barriers.
(c) A freshwater stream slows the lava flow.
(d) Flows stop within a dozen to one mile of the port.

2. Heimaey is considered to be an important what?
(a) Cultural hub.
(b) Lumber producer.
(c) Polar bear sanctuary.
(d) Fishing center.

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

4. In feet, how long is the towboat Mississippi?
(a) 217.
(b) 459.
(c) 23.
(d) 42.

5. Who is Raphael G. Kazmann?
(a) Developer of tripod pilings.
(b) Author of Modern Hydrology.
(c) Author of Modern Thermodynamics.
(d) Developer of electromagnetic therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thorbjorn Sigurgeirsson's vocation?

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

3. One of Miner Harkness' jobs is to rescue:

4. What are residents of French Acadia called?

5. When workers in Vestmannaeyjar hose down lava, why do they keep moving?

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