1. When did the category 5 Hurricane Katrina make landfall? August 16, 2005 August 29, 2005 August 25, 2005 August 31, 2005

2. Although wind and rain did much of the damage, it was the powerful storm surge that did the most devastation to the land and properties. The storm surge reached to the height of: 18' 27' 23' 28'

3. What was breached in New Orleans, Louisiana by the storm surge causing the flooding of 80% of its city. Drainage pipes Wall of New Orleans Concrete barriers Levees

4. How many states were affected by the landfall of Hurricane Katrina? 4 3 5 2

5. Katrina was the costliest hurricane in American history. What was the estimated cost? 89.7 billion dollars 81.2 billion dollars 76.1 million dollars 90.5 million dollars

6. Mississippi was known for its beach-lined casinos. After Hurricane Katrina which popular casino was found tossed acrossed the highway destroying a museum? Treasure Bay Casino The Grand Casino Gulfport The Grand Casino Biloxi Isle of Capri Casino

7. Football's great quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre, is a native of Mississippi. His childhood home was destroyed by the storm surge. What city is he from? Bay St. Louis Picayune Kiln Diamond Head

8. Within a half of a mile of Mississippi's coastline, what percentage of the structural damage was total? 90% 70% 50% 75%

9. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America lived in his retirement home in south Mississippi. Now a historical landmark, it was badly damaged and some buildings on the property were completely destroyed, including personal information, letters, photographs and civil war memorabilia. What was the name of his home? Bellevue Balfour Beauvoir Belmont

10. Many victims and families from Mississippi and Louisiana were still coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a year later. In July 2006 how many people were still living in government provided trailers? 25,000 75,000 50,000 100,000