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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people live in South Fork, according to Chapter 2?
(a) 2,000.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 500.

2. How much did the workers at the iron company in Johnstown make for a week's work?
(a) $25.
(b) $15.
(c) $10.
(d) $100.

3. 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 church.
(c) The flood in Mineral Point.
(d) The fire at the bridge.

4. What is the name of Hettie Ogle's daughter that is with her during the flood?
(a) Heather.
(b) Minnie.
(c) Anne.
(d) Julie.

5. How many saloons does greater Johnstown have?
(a) 15.
(b) 4.
(c) 23.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who conducts an investigation years after the flood on the whereabouts and activities of the railroad employees in the flood?

3. How many frame houses does Cambria Iron rent from the city of Johnstown?

4. What is the death toll ratio given at the end of Chapter 4?

5. What are the names of the bodies of water that flowed through Johnstown?

(see the answer key)

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