The Johnstown Flood | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

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Multiple Choice - Chapter 1

1. What date did the Johnstown flood begin?
a) May 30, 1862.
b) June 2, 1862.
c) June 1, 1889.
d) May 31, 1889.

2. What is the name of the lake that was 15 miles upriver from Johnstown and was held back by the dam?
a) Lake Michigan.
b) Lake Huron.
c) Lake Pennsylvania.
d) Lake Conemaugh.

3. What holiday were the townsfolk of Johnstown preparing for before the flood began?
a) Halloween.
b) Labor Day.
c) New Year's Day.
d) Memorial Day.

4. What is the name of the country club that owned the dam that led to...
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