The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness in the Fair That Changed America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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 Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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 test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Emeline's family is from what state?
(a) Washington
(b) Indiana
(c) New York
(d) Louisiana

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

3. What does Mrs. Lawrence think has happened to Emeline?
(a) She has been murdered.
(b) She has killed herself.
(c) She has been kidnapped.
(d) She has run away.

4. Why does Anna accept the invitation?
(a) She wants to meet Dr. Holmes.
(b) She wants to escape her husband.
(c) She likes traveling.
(d) She wants to go to the fair.

5. Who is president of the United States in 1893?
(a) Glover Cleveland
(b) Abraham Lincoln
(c) Richard Nixon
(d) Jackson Browne

6. How many carriages carry the dignitaries to the park?
(a) 13
(b) 23
(c) 45
(d) 18

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

8. What is the name of Holmes' wife?
(a) Daisy
(b) Franny
(c) Myrta
(d) Janet

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

10. Who is supervising landscape architect?
(a) Frederick Olmsted
(b) James Ellsworth
(c) Harry Codman
(d) John Root

11. Emeline is from ___________.
(a) New York
(b) Charlotte
(c) Dwight
(d) Kansas

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

13. How many workers die from January to April?
(a) 3
(b) 21
(c) 8
(d) 7

14. What are Burnham and Root's jobs?
(a) Architects
(b) Lawyers
(c) Doctors
(d) Businessmen

15. What is the name of the husband of the family that moves into Holmes' hotel?
(a) Frank
(b) Jackson
(c) Ned
(d) Jay

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only reason the police would have for finding a missing person?

2. Where does Holmes say Julia has gone?

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

4. Who does Emeline meet just before Christmas?

5. Who is the president of the board of architects?

(see the answer keys)

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