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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the author recalls his first time in the Atchafalaya swamps with Charles Fryling in 1980, what does he fondly remember?
(a) The water rushing through locks and gates.
(b) Floating among trees under silently flying birds.
(c) Seeing lightning bugs for the first time.
(d) His first encounter with a baby alligator.

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

3. When was the Kent, a small towboat used by the U.S. Army Corps, put into service?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1964.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. A snagboat is a river boat that does what?

2. In the spring of 1973, what does the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers do to try to alleviate the tremendous force of water against the control structure?

3. In the 1800s, why do levee districts and boards form in Louisiana?

4. The author asserts that due to floods in the region, Louisiana loses how much land each year?

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

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