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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what year does Johnstown experience its first flood when a small dam breaks across Stony Creek?
(a) 1865.
(b) 1795.
(c) 1808.
(d) 1850.

4. What is the name of the family who are described as atypical in comparison with their neighbors in Johnstown?
(a) Elder.
(b) Ehrenfeld.
(c) Heiser.
(d) Bidwell.

5. What is the name of the bridge that South Fork Creek winds toward?
(a) Stone Creek Bridge.
(b) Greybeard Bridge.
(c) Stony Bridge.
(d) Lamb's Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does the book say Cambria Iron had invested in Johnstown by the time the country club was organized?

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

3. What is the title of Chapter 2?

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

5. What is the name of the place in South Fork that was a perfect solution for boating and fishing?

(see the answer key)

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