Hoover Dam Construction Quiz

How many men were hurt during the construction of the Hoover Dam?

• More than 13,000

• Over 100

• 726

• 1,244

What was one of the reasons why building the Hoover Dam was considered an engineering marvel?

• Because it was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt

• Because it connected Arizona and Nevada

• Because it was built on steep canyon walls using tons of steel and concrete

• Because of the unbearable heat in the tunnels

What does the highway that runs across the top of the Hoover Dam connect?

• The east and west sides of the Colorado River

• The north and south sides of the Hoover Dam

• Arizona and Nevada

• The Hoover Dam with Las Vegas

How long did it take for the formal plans for the Hoover Dam to be agreed upon?

• Over 30 years

• 12 years

• 6 years

• 20 years

How many people were employed at the peak of the Hoover Dam construction in 1934?

• Over 5,000 workers

• 112 workers

• 6.6 million workers

• 726 workers

What does the inscription at the dam site dedicated to the workers say?

• They died to make the desert bloom.

• In memory of the brave workers.

• Honoring those who built the future.

• A tribute to the fallen heroes of construction.

What can you conclude "flocked" means in the context of the passage?

• Migrated away from the city.

• Stayed away from the city.

• Moved to the city in large numbers.

• The city's population decreased.

Why did the Southern Pacific Railroad decide to help with the Colorado River issue?

• To build a dam for recreation purposes.

• To help prevent future floods and get the river back on course.

• Because they were mandated by the government.

• To create a new transportation route.

How long did it take for plans to build the dam on the Colorado River to come together after the initial proposals?

• Less than 5 years.

• Almost 10 years.

• Almost 20 years.

• Over 30 years.

What does "to tame" mean in the context of the Colorado River?

• To explore the river.

• To pollute the river.

• To curb or subdue the river.

• To navigate the river.