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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the family who reports say were awakened and frightened by a "rumbling, roaring sound"?
(a) Heidenfelter.
(b) Bidwell.
(c) Quinn.
(d) Hastings.

2. What is the name of the place in South Fork that was a perfect solution for boating and fishing?
(a) The Old Reservoir.
(b) Mineral Point.
(c) The Little Conemaugh.
(d) Stony Creek.

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

4. What is said to be causing a violent epidemic problem in Chapter 7?
(a) Hundreds of human and animal carcasses.
(b) Acres of wood.
(c) Dozens of trains.
(d) Miles of debris.

5. At what age did the Pittsburgh clubmen's new president and manager begin working on the railroad?
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 25.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the area where the train stops at 4:05 p.m. at Sang Hollow in Chapter 6?

2. What is the name of the company that provided steel and led to Johnstown's expansion to triple the size?

3. What item, along with rude rafts, do the families of Johnstown pull in the streets during the storm?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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