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Quiz - Identify problems and suggest corrections: The grain-hauling, coal-toting tows are square. Suggested Answer:  The square tows haul grain and coal. It is pretty well known that upstream tow traffic yields to downstream traffic. Suggested Answer:  It is well known that upstream tow traffic yields to downstream traffic. Captain McGrew had a core competency for location determination of sand bars. Suggested Answer:  Captain McGrew was good at spotting sand bars. It is difficult for a towboat with pitiful horsepower to push a tow of galactic proportions. Suggested Answer:  It is difficult for a towboat with meager horsepower to push a tow of large proportions. The Mississippi floods of 1993 were the result from heavy rains. Answer:  The Mississippi floods of 1993 were the result of heavy rains. We were all rather disappointed at the damage we did to the Vicksburg bridge. Suggested Answer:  We were all disappointed with the damage we did to the Vicksburg bridge. The pretty cruiser was modeled on early paddle-wheel boats. Answer:  The pretty cruiser was modeled on early paddle-wheel boats. [ correct as is ] The towboat crewmembers intend on doing a little better next time. Answer:  The towboat crewmembers intend to do better next time. A sand bar with varying location parameters is not only tricky but dangerous. Suggested Answer:  A shifting sand bar is not only tricky but also dangerous. It was very arduous work lashing the Kentucky-sand-filled barge. Suggested Answer:  It was arduous work lashing the barge filled with Kentucky sand.

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