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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 people were killed in the "Great Strike" of 1877?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 57.
(d) 67.

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

3. How many men does Hart deputize for relief efforts?
(a) 25.
(b) 100.
(c) 50.
(d) 75.

4. What are the dimensions of the South Fork dam?
(a) 60 feet by 600 feet.
(b) 50 feet by 500 feet.
(c) 75 feet by 500 feet.
(d) 72 feet by 900 feet.

5. What is the name of Hettie Ogle's daughter that is with her during the flood?
(a) Julie.
(b) Anne.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Heather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first flood-related death ever in Johnstown?

2. What percentage is the mortality rate in Johnstown?

3. Which of the following positive attributes is not given to Johnstown in regards to the quality of living there?

4. What was the last name of the first white settlers that came to Johnstown in 1771?

5. What year did work stop on the building of the South Fork dam?

(see the answer key)

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