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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, Holmes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does American want its cities to be after the fair?
(a) Big and brash
(b) Peaceful havens
(c) Exciting, but safe
(d) Pretty and clean

2. What does Pitezel buy his son at the fair?
(a) Lead soldiers
(b) A dog
(c) A toy top
(d) A little drummer boy

3. What does a New York editor call for other New York editors to do for Chicago?
(a) Apologize
(b) Advertise the fair for free
(c) Visit the fair
(d) Donate them money

4. Who is given the job of increasing attendance?
(a) Frederick Folly
(b) Daniel Burnham
(c) Frank Millet
(d) Grover Cleveland

5. With whom does Millet promise the midway women could dance?
(a) Exposition officials
(b) The Columbian Guards
(c) Sailors
(d) Government officials

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Burnham ignore most of Olmsted's advice?

2. What is Holmes' building nicknamed by the locals?

3. What does Holmes say when questioned by Barlow?

4. What is Alfred Trude's job?

5. What does Holmes say Anna should start studying?

(see the answer key)

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