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 new family that moves into Holmes' apartment?
(a) Bennett
(b) Doyle
(c) Chappell
(d) Jackson

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

3. Emeline's family is from what state?
(a) New York
(b) Indiana
(c) Louisiana
(d) Washington

4. Who disembarks from a train in this chapter?
(a) John Root
(b) Hannah Clarke
(c) Daniel Burnham
(d) H.H. Holmes

5. What does Holmes pay Charles Chappell to do?
(a) Find women
(b) Get rid of evidence
(c) Clean bones
(d) Mop his floors

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what day is the opening ceremony scheduled?

3. What does Dr. Kelley cure?

4. What is the biggest attraction at the Exposition?

5. How much does the murder rate rise in America as the economy falls?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Prendergast want to help Carter Harrison?

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

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

5. What problems is Burnham facing in Gauntlet Dropped?

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

7. What wi the Exposition like at night?

8. How does Holmes start making good money?

9. What does The World's Fair Hotel chapter show about Holmes' lifestyle?

10. What event does the Chicago Exposition celebrate?

(see the answer keys)

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