The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness in the Fair That Changed America Quiz | Eight 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 | Eight 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 1, Landscape of Regret | Part 1, Vanishing Point.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of bureau is the police force going to establish?
(a) Crimes against the Exposition department
(b) A serial killer department
(c) A mysterious disappearance department
(d) A fire department

2. For what day is the opening ceremony scheduled?
(a) December 15
(b) June 1
(c) May 1
(d) October 12

3. Who are the lead architects of the Exposition?
(a) Burnham and Root
(b) Depew and Root
(c) Burnham and Holmes
(d) Depew and Holmes

4. What do they decide is the best site for the exposition?
(a) Washington Park
(b) Lincoln Park
(c) Central Park
(d) Jackson Park

5. What does the author state that Chicago has a lot of during this time?
(a) Marriages
(b) Murder
(c) Children
(d) Disappearances

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Burnham's official job?

2. Where does Holmes' wife live?

3. What are Burnham and Root's jobs?

4. Which city is second in the vote?

5. In what building do Burnham and John Root sit?

(see the answer key)

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