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

2. Who is the president of the board of architects?
(a) Root
(b) Sullivan
(c) Burnham
(d) Hunt

3. How many architects does Burnham invite to work on the designs?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 12
(d) 18

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

5. What was the Exposition celebrating?
(a) Columbus' discovery of America
(b) Prosperity
(c) A new century
(d) America's independence

Short Answer Questions

1. From what illness is John Root suffering?

2. Who is given the job of increasing attendance?

3. Why does Dr. Holmes want Anna to come to Chicago?

4. What color eyes does Herman Mudgett have?

5. For whom is Prendergast campaigning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holmes invite Anna to the fair?

2. What wi the Exposition like at night?

3. What problems is Chicago having in the Convocation?

4. Why are the attendances initially low?

5. What difference does the painter Millet make?

6. How is the city of Chicago preparing for the fair in Dreadful Things Done By Girls?

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

8. What are the two main deadlines for the Exposition?

9. What mistake has the structural engineer made in Cold Blooded Fact?

10. How does the death of John Root affect the architects?

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