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

2. What color eyes does Herman Mudgett have?
(a) Green
(b) Brown
(c) Blue
(d) Black

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

4. What word best describes Chicago in the late 1880's?
(a) Cheerful
(b) Violent
(c) Prosperous
(d) Loving

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Lawrence not go to the police?

3. For whom is Prendergast campaigning?

4. From what illness is John Root suffering?

5. In what building do Burnham and John Root sit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holmes invite Anna to the fair?

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

3. Why does Holmes send Pitezel to obtain Dr. Kelley's cure for alcoholism?

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

5. What wi the Exposition like at night?

6. Why is Burnham glad Carter Harrison loses the mayoral election?

7. What problems is Chicago having in the Convocation?

8. What event does the Chicago Exposition celebrate?

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

10. How does Holmes start making good money?

(see the answer keys)

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