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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction and Chapter 1: An Amazing Event.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around what time of day did the Great Molasses Flood commence?
(a) 12:30 in the afternoon.
(b) 6:30 in the morning.
(c) 3:30 in the afternoon.
(d) Noon.

2. The construction of the container owned by USIA "was overseen by" (13) what type of person, rather than an engineer?
(a) A veterinarian.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A stockbroker.
(d) An accountant.

3. What gesture was involved in Royal Albert Leeman's successful efforts to save lives during the Great Molasses Flood?
(a) He used semaphore.
(b) He raised one arm in the air.
(c) He waved his arms.
(d) He tipped his hat.

4. During World War I, molasses and what substance were mixed with ammonium nitrate in order to make explosives?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Water.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) Napalm.

5. Before Ogden ruled that USIA would be held financially responsible for the harm it caused to victims of the flood, how many other corporations had been deemed liable for their actions in such a way?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Over" how many "individuals and companies filed lawsuits against USIA" (29) in the aftermath of the Great Molasses Flood?

2. USIA bought up as much molasses as possible before Prohibition in order to make and sell what type of alcohol?

3. Analysts determined that the metal used to make the molasses container had what quality?

4. By 1910, the area of Boston affected by the Great Molasses Flood had a population of 28,000 Italians. How large was the total population of that area?

5. What kind of establishment did Martin Clougherty own in the North End of Boston?

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