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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hettie Ogle see sweep past her and slam into a pier near the end of Chapter 3?
(a) A house.
(b) A cow.
(c) A boat.
(d) A horse.

3. What is the name of the company whose financing led to much of Pittsburgh's industrial growth?
(a) Hart LLC.
(b) Quinn & Family.
(c) Carnegie & Partners.
(d) Mellon & Sons.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday were the townsfolk of Johnstown preparing for before the flood began?

2. What is the name of the ticket agent that is asked for his advice on whether to send a warning to Pitcairn at the end of Chapter 3?

3. At what price does John Reilly buy the area surrounding the dam?

4. What is the name of Hettie Ogle's daughter that is with her during the flood?

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

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