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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does the book say Cambria Iron had invested in Johnstown by the time the country club was organized?
(a) $50 million.
(b) $20 million.
(c) $35 million.
(d) $10 million.

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

3. How much did the workers at the iron company in Johnstown make for a week's work?
(a) $25.
(b) $100.
(c) $10.
(d) $15.

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

5. What is the title of Chapter 2?
(a) The man came from the lake.
(b) Sailboats on the mountain.
(c) The South Fork Hunting and Fishing Club.
(d) The great flood.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many trains do reporters charter from Pittsburgh to Johnstown to report on the flood?

2. What is the name of the Pittsburgh clubmen's president and manager in Chapter 3?

3. How many rooms does the South Fork club have?

4. Who was willing to help foot the bill for an outlet pipe system to increase the safety of the dam?

5. What sound is the only warning the people in East Conemaugh receive before the flood in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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