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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did the Pittsburgh clubmen's new president and manager begin working on the railroad?
(a) 30.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

2. What is the name of the brakeman in Section 1 that looks out for himself rather than passengers during the flood?
(a) John Fulton.
(b) Henry Phipps.
(c) Samuel S. Miller.
(d) Charles Reade.

3. What is the name of the company that provided steel and led to Johnstown's expansion to triple the size?
(a) Cambria Iron Company.
(b) Pittsburgh Steel.
(c) B & O Railroad.
(d) Johnstown Steel.

4. Who was described as the relief effort's most resilient worker?
(a) Clara Barton.
(b) W. Horace Rose.
(c) Daniel Peyton.
(d) John Hess.

5. At what time was there to be a parade in Johnstown that had to be canceled due to the weather?
(a) 1:00 p.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 5:30 p.m.
(d) 2:30 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the cemetery that was found along the river which kept Civil War veterans?

2. What is the name of the family who lives in an opulent three-story, red brick house?

3. What height is the water that Seibert observes coming over the top of the dam near the end of Chapter 3?

4. Where does the train roll slowly back to when it cannot reach Johnstown in Chapter 6?

5. Who owns the South Fork dam?

(see the answer key)

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