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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. 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) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 0.

2. What color did USIA paint the container in an effort to camouflage its numerous leaks oozing molasses?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Orange.

3. What kind of establishment did Martin Clougherty own in the North End of Boston?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) A bank.
(d) A bar.

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

5. World War I began in July of which year?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1921.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Frank McManus called for help after watching the tank's top blow off, he said, "There's a wave of molasses coming down" (16) which street?

3. What job was Frank McManus performing when the Great Molasses Flood occurred?

4. How many millions of gallons of molasses were inside the tank when the Great Molasses Flood occurred?

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

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