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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What church does the Mussante family see a raft slam into in Chapter 5?
(a) The Baptist Church.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) The Methodist Church.
(d) The Presbyterian Church.

2. What massive landmark was the water's first major obstacle?
(a) The Methodist Church.
(b) Town hall.
(c) A stone viaduct.
(d) The prison.

3. What is the title of Chapter 6?
(a) A great tragedy.
(b) The sad survivors.
(c) After the flood.
(d) A message from Mr. Pitcairn.

4. Which of the following immigrants were not mentioned to be watching the parade in Johnstown?
(a) Irish.
(b) Welsh.
(c) French.
(d) German.

5. How many Pittsburgh newspapers send reporters to Johnstown to report on the flood?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the family who owns the store in Johnstown where rumors of a disaster become a joke just before the flood?

2. Where were the trains trying to get into Johnstown held because of trouble in Lilly?

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

4. How many people live in South Fork, according to Chapter 2?

5. What is the name of the brakeman in Section 1 that looks out for himself rather than passengers during the flood?

(see the answer key)

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