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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what newspaper does Prendergast work?
(a) The Chicago Post
(b) The Chicago Times
(c) The InterOcean
(d) The New York Times

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

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

4. What do the Chicago architects want to show their Eastern counterparts?
(a) Chicago is more than cows and pigs
(b) They are better
(c) They have money
(d) They are better designers

5. What was the Exposition's unofficial name?
(a) Columbo
(b) Black CIty
(c) White City
(d) Chicago Hope

6. Which character dies in this chapter?
(a) Daniel Burnham
(b) David Olmsted
(c) H. H Holmes
(d) John Root

7. What is the name of Ned's daughter?
(a) Pearl
(b) Anna
(c) Britney
(d) Daisy

8. Which of the following is an exhibit at the Exposition?
(a) Weetabix
(b) Juicy Fruit
(c) Pop tarts
(d) Nokia

9. Who does Holmes ask Minnie to invite to the fair?
(a) Jana
(b) Helena
(c) Mara
(d) Anna

10. Who is given the job of increasing attendance?
(a) Frederick Folly
(b) Frank Millet
(c) Grover Cleveland
(d) Daniel Burnham

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

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

13. From what illness is John Root suffering?
(a) Pneumonia
(b) Consumption
(c) Flu
(d) Cholera

14. How many years have passed since the Exposition?
(a) 19
(b) 12
(c) 22
(d) 34

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest attraction at the Exposition?

2. What does the President turn on at the opening ceremony?

3. Which structure do the architects want to do better?

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

5. What is the name of Holmes' new woman?

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