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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was "changing the fabric of society" in the Delta region during WWI?
(a) Blacks were receiving an education.
(b) War, technology and new sexuality.
(c) Slaves were banished.
(d) Women had equal rights.

2. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?
(a) No materials.
(b) Very low rivers.
(c) Very high rivers.
(d) No workers.

3. As much of the Delta area was flooding, why did Greenville remain hopeful?
(a) They never flooded before.
(b) They weren't right on the river.
(c) They had a higher elevation than the other cities.
(d) They had an 8 foot high protection levee.

4. After losing the run for presidency, what did Hoover receive?
(a) A seat in congress.
(b) The vice presidency.
(c) The position of Secretary of State.
(d) A seat in the cabinet.

5. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?
(a) Humphrey took it as a personal insult.
(b) Humphrey was excited about the idea.
(c) Humphrey thought it was an awful idea.
(d) Humphrey was nervous about the idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unique about the crevasse at Mounds Landing?

2. Who was at the center of New Orleans finances and is also a Club member?

3. Which two things did river height depend on?

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

5. Where did the Mississippi River Commission decide their failure was in the 1912 and 1913 floods?

(see the answer key)

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