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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first flood-related death ever in Johnstown?
(a) Chal Dick.
(b) Cyrus Elder.
(c) Victor Heiser.
(d) Joseph Ross.

2. What is the name of the place best known for many sporting houses?
(a) Lizzie Thompson's.
(b) Reade's.
(c) Bert's Pub.
(d) Quinn's.

3. At what price does John Reilly buy the area surrounding the dam?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $2,500.
(c) $2,000.
(d) $5,000.

4. What is the name of the ticket agent that is asked for his advice on whether to send a warning to Pitcairn at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Chal Dick.
(b) Benjamin F. Ruff.
(c) C.P. Dougherty.
(d) J.C. Walkinshaw.

5. Which of the following amenities does Johnstown not have in 1889?
(a) Hospital.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Railroad station.
(d) Streetlights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the South Fork Creek described as being the perfect one of in Chapter 3?

2. How many people live in South Fork, according to Chapter 2?

3. How many frame houses does Cambria Iron rent from the city of Johnstown?

4. At what time does the dam simply move away in a push at the end of Chapter 3?

5. Which of the following immigrants were not mentioned to be watching the parade in Johnstown?

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