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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the place best known for many sporting houses?
(a) Lizzie Thompson's.
(b) Bert's Pub.
(c) Quinn's.
(d) Reade's.

3. What is the name of the Pittsburgh clubmen's president and manager in Chapter 3?
(a) Col. Elias J. Unger.
(b) Charles Reade.
(c) Frank Deckert.
(d) Henry Clay Frick.

4. How many miles downstream from its origins does Lake Conemaugh reform in Chapter 4?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 5.5 miles.
(c) 4 miles.
(d) 2 miles.

5. What landmark is mentioned as reaching to the heavens in Chapter 1 that can be seen in the Johnstown newspaper?
(a) Pont Neuf.
(b) The Eiffel Tower.
(c) Big Ben.
(d) Colisseum.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the brilliant English chemist who founded a contemporary process of producing steel?

3. What is the name of the family who reports say were awakened and frightened by a "rumbling, roaring sound"?

4. What is the name of the company whose financing led to much of Pittsburgh's industrial growth?

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

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