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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What falls down about 3:15 p.m. on the day of the flood, which causes a great stir in the crowd?
(a) The Methodist Church.
(b) The telegraph tower.
(c) The prison.
(d) The schoolhouse.

3. At what price does John Reilly buy the area surrounding the dam?
(a) $2,500.
(b) $2,000.
(c) $1,000.
(d) $5,000.

4. What height is the water that Seibert observes coming over the top of the dam near the end of Chapter 3?
(a) 30-40 feet.
(b) 50-60 feet.
(c) 40-50 feet.
(d) 70-80 feet.

5. What is the title of Chapter 4?
(a) Calm after the storm.
(b) The long hard night.
(c) Rush of the torrent.
(d) The day begins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the cemetery that was found along the river which kept Civil War veterans?

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

3. What is the name of the girl who climbs in a cupboard to stay safe from the flood?

4. At what time was there to be a parade in Johnstown that had to be canceled due to the weather?

5. Who owns the South Fork dam?

(see the answer key)

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