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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did the South Fork dam break for the first time?
(a) 1875.
(b) 1795.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1862.

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) The city of Johnstown.
(c) Pennsylvania Railroad.
(d) The mayor of Johnstown.

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

4. What do Johnstown residents see catch fire around 8 p.m. the day of the flood?
(a) Townhall.
(b) The wooden bridge.
(c) The prison.
(d) The spire of St. John's church.

5. What is the name of the two section train that came into Johnstown from Chicago?
(a) Night Owl.
(b) Day Express.
(c) Limited.
(d) The Express.

Short Answer Questions

1. What church does the Mussante family see a raft slam into in Chapter 5?

2. What was the last name of the first white settlers that came to Johnstown in 1771?

3. At what time does John G. Parke say he wakes up a second time to hear a "terrible roaring as of a cataract"?

4. What is the name of the engineer who sits in the cab of train No. 2 at Buttermilk Falls in Chapter 4?

5. What is the name of the telegraph operator in Mineral Point?

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