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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many crucial changes did Ruff's men find that Fulton failed to notice?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

2. What is the ratio of the dead bodies that cannot be identified?
(a) One in five.
(b) One in four.
(c) One in two.
(d) One in three.

3. What is the South Fork Creek described as being the perfect one of in Chapter 3?
(a) Torrent.
(b) Spectacle.
(c) Flow.
(d) River.

4. What is the name of the girl who climbs in a cupboard to stay safe from the flood?
(a) Emily.
(b) Minnie.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Anne.

5. 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) 40-50 feet.
(c) 50-60 feet.
(d) 70-80 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many communities does the mud and debris go through before reaching Johnstown?

2. What is the name of the young girl who nearly has her leg amputated by rescuers?

3. What is the name of the brilliant English chemist who founded a contemporary process of producing steel?

4. Which of the following immigrants were not mentioned to be watching the parade in Johnstown?

5. What is the name of the two section train that came into Johnstown from Chicago?

(see the answer key)

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