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 is the name of the hotel where Hut is staying?
(a) The Washington
(b) The Jackson
(c) The Lincoln
(d) The Wellington

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

3. What is the name of this chapter?
(a) Love
(b) World Fair Hotel
(c) Chappell Redux
(d) Cold Blood

4. Where does Holmes say Julia has gone?
(a) Iowa
(b) London
(c) Evanston
(d) Dwight

5. For whom is Prendergast campaigning?
(a) H. H Holmes
(b) Carter Harrison
(c) Alfred Trude
(d) Daniel Burnham

Short Answer Questions

1. Prendergast thinks he is about to be appointed as ________________.

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

3. What is the name of Holmes' wife?

4. What was the Exposition's unofficial name?

5. Emeline's family is from what state?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the submission sent in by George Ferris.

3. What difference does the painter Millet make?

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

5. What are Holmes' initial impressions of Chicago?

6. How does Holmes start making good money?

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

8. Why does Mrs. Lawrence not go to the police in Chappell Redux?

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

10. Why does Prendergast want to help Carter Harrison?

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