The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness in the Fair That Changed America Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Erik Larson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 100 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness in the Fair That Changed America Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Erik Larson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 100 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Toward Triumph | Part 3, Departures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the biggest attraction at the Exposition?
(a) The Court of Honor
(b) The cathredral
(c) The Ferris Wheel
(d) The Rookery Building

2. What does Carter Harrison urge businesses to do on Chicago Day?
(a) Close
(b) Donate their profits to the fair
(c) Open longer
(d) Hang out flags and other decorations

3. Who leaves before the closing ceremony?
(a) Anna
(b) Burnham
(c) Holmes
(d) McKim

4. Prendergast thinks he is about to be appointed as ________________.
(a) Chief architect
(b) Chief engineer
(c) Corporate counsel
(d) President

5. To whom does Prendergast send a postcard?
(a) Grover Cleveland
(b) Jesse Jackson
(c) W. F. Cooling
(d) Daniel Burnham

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does the murder rate rise in America as the economy falls?

2. In which state does Minnie have land?

3. Who does the fair hire to keep fairgoers safe?

4. Why does McKim leave so early?

5. Where does Holmes say Julia has gone?

(see the answer key)

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