The Johnstown Flood | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. How does John G. Parke describe the weather at the beginning of Chapter 1?

2. How are the residents of Johnstown who are participating in the Memorial Day Parade described?

3. How is the founding of Johnstown described?

4. What is Johnstown like in 1889 in terms of amenities?

5. What leisure activities are popular in Johnstown?

6. In what way is Johnstown booming financially before the flood?

7. How is the rain described when it starts in Johnstown...
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