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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Movement I: V - VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the economic damage that was assessed for Hurricane Betsy?
(a) $4.5 billion.
(b) $264,000.
(c) $3.4 million.
(d) $1.2 billion.

2. Who owned Oak Haven trailer park when Ivory Mae and Simon moved into the home that she bought?
(a) Joseph Martin.
(b) Della Davis.
(c) John Gant.
(d) J. T. LaNasa.

3. What was the population of New Orleans in 1960?
(a) 627,525.
(b) 1,463,453.
(c) 735,645.
(d) 536,573.

4. What day did Mayor Victor Schiro designate as Beatles Day?
(a) October 30, 1969.
(b) June 22, 1962.
(c) September 23, 1966.
(d) September 16, 1964.

5. When was the Industrial Canal dredged "Movement I: Part VI"?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1941.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Hurricane Betsy hit New Orleans?

2. The author notes that MR-GO would become an expensive failure. It would eventually cost taxpayers how much money per boat that passed through?

3. Where is the Ormanond Plantation located?

4. What is the name of the massive warehouse where Mardi Gras floats were made on Claiborne Avenue?

5. When was Lillie Mae born, according to the author in "Movement I: Part I"?

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