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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the trains trying to get into Johnstown held because of trouble in Lilly?
(a) Stony Creek.
(b) Mineral Point.
(c) East Conemaugh.
(d) Cresson.

2. How many of the 119 people riding debris downstream at 15 mph are saved in Chapter 6?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

3. What disease was the only one prevalent among Johnstown residents in 1889 before the flood?
(a) Measles.
(b) Scarlet Fever.
(c) Strep Throat.
(d) Chicken Pox.

4. What town is Pitcairn the supreme commander of on the rail line?
(a) Altoona.
(b) Cresson.
(c) Mineral Point.
(d) Pittsburgh.

5. 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 state of Pennsylvania.
(c) Andrew Carnegie.
(d) The mayor of Johnstown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the manager that is described as the most powerful man in Johnstown?

2. How many Pittsburgh newspapers send reporters to Johnstown to report on the flood?

3. What is the name of the company that provided steel and led to Johnstown's expansion to triple the size?

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

5. How long does it take for Lake Conemaugh to empty in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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