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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is described as by far the greatest horror witnessed by flood victims in Chapter 5?
(a) The flood in Cresson.
(b) The fire at the bridge.
(c) The flood in Mineral Point.
(d) The fire at the church.

2. How many rooms does the South Fork club have?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 23.
(d) 47.

3. How many inches of rain dropped at the country club the night before the flood?
(a) 7.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

4. What was the last name of the first white settlers that came to Johnstown in 1771?
(a) Adams.
(b) Jones.
(c) Fulton.
(d) Smith.

5. Who was willing to help foot the bill for an outlet pipe system to increase the safety of the dam?
(a) The state of Pennsylvania.
(b) Cambria Iron.
(c) The mayor of Johnstown.
(d) Andrew Carnegie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who has a baby boy during the flood?

2. At what age did the Pittsburgh clubmen's new president and manager begin working on the railroad?

3. What is the name of the young girl who nearly has her leg amputated by rescuers?

4. What is the name of the country club that owned the dam that led to much of the Johnstown flood's damage?

5. What is the name of the Methodist minister who lives two doors off Main Street?

(see the answer key)

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