Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

John M. Barry
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ways was New Olreans described?
(a) By its climate.
(b) By its history, geography, flavor and culture.
(c) By the demographics of the population.
(d) By the animals and plants that are found there.

2. As the levees in other cities are failing, why would New Orleans "saboteurs" attempt to dynamite the levees by St. Bernard Parish?
(a) To help the economy of St. Bernard Parish.
(b) The levee was broken.
(c) They had enemies in that city.
(d) It would relieve the water pressure on the New Orleans system.

3. What happened within 10 days of the change in the crevasse at Mounds Landing?
(a) One million acres of land was under 10 feet of water.
(b) A dam was built.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) A drought.

4. What was unique about the crevasse at Mounds Landing?
(a) It was the smallest along the Mississippi.
(b) It was the only one along the Mississippi.
(c) It was the largest along the Mississippi.
(d) It was the only one on the Northern Mississippi.

5. How did Humphrey prove himself to be in combat?
(a) Ruthless and cold.
(b) Strategical.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Skittish and scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helped Leroy Percy lose a lot of his political influence outside of the Delta area?

2. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?

3. What was LeRoy Percy's problem with the Klan?

4. In 1920, the country was filled with racial hatred and fear. What group gained enormous fame and wealth during this time?

5. How is the Mississippi River described?

(see the answer key)

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