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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five: It Was Our Duty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day of the week were the recommendations published from the College of Physicians?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Tuesday.

2. Where was the mansion located that was commandeered for a place to care for seriously ill patients?
(a) 3 miles south of the city.
(b) At eastern edge of the city.
(c) At the western edge of the city.
(d) 2 ½ miles northwest of the city.

3. On August 27, how many senators from the Pennsylvania legislature met at the state house?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

4. Where was the militia company stationed that shot off a cannon in Chapter 4?
(a) Fort Gaddis.
(b) Fort Mifflin.
(c) Fort Allen.
(d) Fort Ligonier.

5. How many Overseers were in charge of managing the city almshouse?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the speaker of the Senate in 1793?

2. How many died on September 8?

3. According to Dr. Hodge, where did the first deaths from the fever happen?

4. What eye condition did Matthew Clarkson have?

5. How many of his children did Charles Willson Peale shut inside his museum-residence along with himself and his wife?

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