Letting Swift River Go

Front

What happened to the buildings in the book?

Back

They were bulldozed, destroyed, but people did NOT live in the flooded houses.

Front

What are maples, elms, willows, and sycamores?

Back

They are all examples of trees.

Front

Who are referred to as 'woodpeckers' in the passage?

Back

The woodpeckers are the workers sent to clear the scrub and brush.

Front

Which city had 'a great thirst'?

Back

Boston.

Front

What created the bubble trail in the Quabbin Reservoir?

Back

The movement of the boat.

Front

What is a reservoir?

Back

A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water.

Front

What does it mean to bulldoze?

Back

To bulldoze means to clear land using a bulldozer.

Front

What is the purpose of cutting down trees in the context of the book?

Back

To clear land for the construction of a reservoir.

Front

What is the significance of the Quabbin Reservoir?

Back

It was created to supply water to Boston.

Front

What does 'scrub and brush' refer to?

Back

It refers to small trees and bushes that need to be cleared.