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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Rev. T.H. Robinson busy doing during the flood in Chapter 4?
(a) Taking a bath.
(b) Writing in his diary.
(c) Writes a sermon.
(d) Eating dinner.

2. What is used to disinfect the entire district in Chapter 8?
(a) Bleach.
(b) Quicklime.
(c) Lye.
(d) Antibacterial soap.

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

4. What town is Pitcairn the supreme commander of on the rail line?
(a) Altoona.
(b) Cresson.
(c) Mineral Point.
(d) Pittsburgh.

5. What does Hettie Ogle see sweep past her and slam into a pier near the end of Chapter 3?
(a) A cow.
(b) A horse.
(c) A house.
(d) A boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the vice president of Cambria Iron who says rebuilding will begin immediately?

2. What are the names of the bodies of water that flowed through Johnstown?

3. What is the name of the two section train that came into Johnstown from Chicago?

4. What is the name of the family who are described as atypical in comparison with their neighbors in Johnstown?

5. What is the name of the cemetery that was found along the river which kept Civil War veterans?

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