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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What holiday were the townsfolk of Johnstown preparing for before the flood began?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Labor Day.

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

3. At what height did experts say the dam could not reach if the whole town didn't want to be threatened?
(a) 70 feet.
(b) 50 feet.
(c) 60 feet.
(d) 80 feet.

4. What is the name of the woman who has a baby boy during the flood?
(a) Mrs. Jones.
(b) Mrs. Carpenter.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

5. What massive landmark was the water's first major obstacle?
(a) A stone viaduct.
(b) The Methodist Church.
(c) The prison.
(d) Town hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the amount of salary Bill Jones accepts from Andrew Carnegie in Chapter 2?

2. Which of the following positive attributes is not given to Johnstown in regards to the quality of living there?

3. What is the South Fork Creek described as being the perfect one of in Chapter 3?

4. What does Hettie Ogle see sweep past her and slam into a pier near the end of Chapter 3?

5. What term did Johnstown residents use collectively for any immigrant willing to work cheap?

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