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

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 - Medium

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 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following famous people is going to the opening ceremony?
(a) The American president
(b) Lord Roseberry
(c) D W.Griffiths
(d) The British Queen

2. Who does Prendergast want to become his assistant?
(a) Burnham
(b) Holmes
(c) Root
(d) Cooling

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

4. Where does Holmes meet Minnie?
(a) New York
(b) Boston
(c) England
(d) Dwight

5. How much does the murder rate rise in America as the economy falls?
(a) 62%
(b) 28%
(c) 40%
(d) 30%

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Holmes say Julia has gone?

2. What is the name of the woman who designs the Women's Building?

3. To whom does Holmes sell the articulated skeleton?

4. Who is supervising landscape architect?

5. What does Mrs. Lawrence think has happened to Emeline?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pendergast say in the postcard he sends Cooling?

2. How does Holmes prove himself untrustworthy in Hotel for the Fair?

3. What is Chicago's attitude toward missing people in the 19th century?

4. What problems is Burnham facing in Gauntlet Dropped?

5. Why are the attendances initially low?

6. What does the Modus Operandi chapter say about Pendergast's desires as a serial killer?

7. What do the architects want to achieve from the Exposition?

8. What difference does the painter Millet make?

9. What happens between Julia and Holmes in Remains of the Day?

10. What does Burnham concede in his negotiations with the unions?

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