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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the bridge that South Fork Creek winds toward?
(a) Greybeard Bridge.
(b) Stone Creek Bridge.
(c) Lamb's Bridge.
(d) Stony Bridge.

2. Who conducts an investigation years after the flood on the whereabouts and activities of the railroad employees in the flood?
(a) The mayor of Johnstown.
(b) Pennsylvania Railroad.
(c) The city of Johnstown.
(d) The state of Pennsylvania.

3. At what time do journalists going on foot or wagon reach New Florence in Chapter 6?
(a) 6:30 p.m.
(b) 5:15 a.m.
(c) 4:00 p.m.
(d) 3:00 a.m.

4. What year did work stop on the building of the South Fork dam?
(a) 1789.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1852.
(d) 1875.

5. How many years had the yardmaster, Walkinshaw, been working the day of the flood?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 23 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rooms does the South Fork club have?

2. What is the name of the man that founded the city of Cresson?

3. How many miles from Johnstown are the journalists from Pittsburgh?

4. What falls down about 3:15 p.m. on the day of the flood, which causes a great stir in the crowd?

5. How long does it take for Lake Conemaugh to empty in Chapter 4?

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