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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time do journalists going on foot or wagon reach New Florence in Chapter 6?
(a) 6:30 p.m.
(b) 3:00 a.m.
(c) 5:15 a.m.
(d) 4:00 p.m.

2. What is the name of the man that founded the city of Cresson?
(a) Henry Clay Frick.
(b) Dr. Robert Montgomery.
(c) Cyrus Elder.
(d) Robert Pitcairn.

3. How many years had the yardmaster, Walkinshaw, been working the day of the flood?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 23 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 15 years.

4. How long does it take for Lake Conemaugh to empty in Chapter 4?
(a) 20-30 minutes.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 36-45 minutes.
(d) 2 hours.

5. What is said to be causing a violent epidemic problem in Chapter 7?
(a) Miles of debris.
(b) Hundreds of human and animal carcasses.
(c) Acres of wood.
(d) Dozens of trains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the newspaper in Johnstown?

2. Who is the first human victim that the water claims in Chapter 4?

3. At what time does the dam simply move away in a push at the end of Chapter 3?

4. Who is the chief counsel for the Iron Company in Johnstown?

5. On what do witnesses see a man and two women riding on just before dark in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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