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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. What river does the author mention that connects the Atchafalaya and the Mississippi to form an H?
(a) Old River.
(b) New River.
(c) Red River.
(d) Black River.

2. Henry Shreve changes the Mississippi River by introducing what?
(a) Gambling along the river.
(b) Vegetation native to Mexico.
(c) New fish breeds.
(d) Mississippi steamboat.

3. How big are some of the bowl-shaped excavations that catch debris from the San Gabriel Mountains?
(a) As tall as a two-story house.
(b) As large as a semi truck.
(c) The size of a soccer field.
(d) The size of a football stadium.

4. In Hawaii, how many volcanoes are there within the group that includes Mauna Loa?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

5. How far apart are the San Gabriel Mountain debris basins from each other?
(a) Two hundred yards.
(b) Two miles.
(c) Seven hundred yards.
(d) One mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. After describing debris basins, the author flashes back to the Genofile family. What do rescuers believe when they arrive at the family's house after the debris flow?

2. The first debris basin in Southern California successfully protects what village?

3. The writing on Dugie's belt buckle reads:

4. What does Major General Thomas Sands do each year on the Mississippi in late summer or early fall?

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

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