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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Pittsburgh clubmen's president and manager in Chapter 3?
(a) Frank Deckert.
(b) Col. Elias J. Unger.
(c) Charles Reade.
(d) Henry Clay Frick.

2. What church is the Rev. David Beale in charge of that is one of the places housing flood refugees?
(a) Sycamore St. Methodist Church.
(b) Main St. Presbyterian Church.
(c) Main St. Catholic Church.
(d) Sycamore St. Baptist Church.

3. Which of the following places was not one of the refuge houses for flood victims?
(a) The Presbyterian Church.
(b) Dr. Lowman's house.
(c) The telegraph tower.
(d) Alma Hall.

4. At what time does a deep, steady rumble like an avalanche approach Johnstown in Chapter 5?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 4:07 p.m.
(c) 5:00 a.m.
(d) Noon.

5. At what height did experts say the dam could not reach if the whole town didn't want to be threatened?
(a) 80 feet.
(b) 50 feet.
(c) 60 feet.
(d) 70 feet.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What landmark is mentioned as reaching to the heavens in Chapter 1 that can be seen in the Johnstown newspaper?

5. What is the name of the woman who has a baby boy during the flood?

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