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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in charge of finding the three children?

2. Who does Sullivan blame for most of his problems?

3. Where does Geyer think Howard died?

4. When is Prendergast told to arrive back at Harrison's house?

5. How long does the first turn of the Ferris wheel take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Olmstead in the Recessional chapter?

2. What is Holmes's plan in the Independence Day chapter?

3. How does Holmes seduce Georgianna?

4. What eventually happens to Burnham and his wife?

5. In what way can the characters of Burnham and Holmes be compared?

6. Describe Prendergast's visit to the City Hall.

7. Describe the Spanish Royal Emissary's visit to Chicago.

8. Why does Burnham have to raise attendance?

9. Describe the first test runs with the Ferris Wheel.

10. What does Geyer find in Toronto?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What difference did the fair make to Chicago? Did Chicago need to change? Were there negative effects of the fair as well as positive affects? How can such an event affect the mindset and confidence of a population?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the Chicago weather.

1) For what kind of weather is Chicago famous? What role does the weather play in the book?

2) Why did such experienced architects not take into account the effects of the snow? How are today's buildings in Chicago built specifically to handle the Chicago weather?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways has Chicago always been linked with crime? What other criminals are linked with the city? How is Chicago's reputation for crime influenced through its representation in popular culture? What difference do the students think the Exposition made to crime in the city?

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