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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Purposely flood the entire region.
(b) Dam up water north of the structure.
(c) Open up all eleven gates.
(d) Dig a ditch to re-route the water.

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

3. After the U.S. Army Corps takes control of the Atchafalaya, Old Cajun bayou life is:
(a) Diminished.
(b) Enriched.
(c) Lost.
(d) Renewed.

4. On General Sand's floating conference boat, Oliver Houck is the only board member who is active in what?
(a) Taking the census.
(b) Cancelling the Old River project.
(c) Local political life.
(d) Environmental movement.

5. The Old River Control began its operations in what year?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1931.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1917.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the mid-1800s, the United States Congress passes a Swamp and Overflow Land Act to:

2. What does the 1927 flood in Louisiana teach officials about levees?

3. What river does the author mention that connects the Atchafalaya and the Mississippi to form an H?

4. Throughout the book, a predominant theme is that the following gets in the way of man's plans:

5. From the time that the U.S. Army Corps takes control of the Atchafalaya, what word does the author associate with the river and the region?

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