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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Nightfall | Part 3, The Black City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of Myrta's family does Holmes meet?
(a) Aunt Sally
(b) Her father
(c) Uncle David
(d) Uncle John

2. Why did Burnham ignore most of Olmsted's advice?
(a) The advice is awful.
(b) Olmsted does not know what is really happening.
(c) The fair is doing very well.
(d) He wants to keep control.

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

4. What kind of shop does Holmes buy?
(a) A newspaper shop
(b) A sweet shop
(c) A pharmacy
(d) A gas station

5. In which month does the attendance rise?
(a) September
(b) November
(c) October
(d) August

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pitezel buy his son at the fair?

2. What does Holmes pay Charles Chappell to do?

3. What is the name of Minnie's sister?

4. Who did Omsted write to say what people thought of the Exposition?

5. How much longer does Harrison say he will live?

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