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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lawrence think has happened to Emeline?
(a) She has killed herself.
(b) She has been kidnapped.
(c) She has run away.
(d) She has been murdered.

2. Who is running for his fifth term as mayor?
(a) Carter Harrison
(b) Davis Goddard
(c) Alfred Trude
(d) Prendergast

3. Which of the following is an exhibit at the Exposition?
(a) Nokia
(b) Weetabix
(c) Juicy Fruit
(d) Pop tarts

4. What was the Exposition celebrating?
(a) America's independence
(b) Prosperity
(c) Columbus' discovery of America
(d) A new century

5. How many carriages carry the dignitaries to the park?
(a) 45
(b) 13
(c) 18
(d) 23

6. Why does Mrs. Lawrence not go to the police?
(a) They never respond.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She did not like Emeline.
(d) Holmes is watching her.

7. What problems are happening in America during this time?
(a) Violent storms
(b) A war
(c) A depression
(d) Government corruption

8. What is the biggest attraction at the Exposition?
(a) The cathredral
(b) The Rookery Building
(c) The Court of Honor
(d) The Ferris Wheel

9. At what newspaper does Prendergast work?
(a) The New York Times
(b) The InterOcean
(c) The Chicago Times
(d) The Chicago Post

10. What does Dr. Kelley cure?
(a) Drug addiction
(b) Alcoholism
(c) Love sickness
(d) Sex addiction

11. What is the name of Holmes' wife?
(a) Franny
(b) Myrta
(c) Janet
(d) Daisy

12. How many years have passed since the Exposition?
(a) 12
(b) 34
(c) 22
(d) 19

13. What does Prendergast send out to influential people?
(a) Postcards
(b) Photographs
(c) Champagne
(d) Letters

14. Which of the following famous people is going to the opening ceremony?
(a) The British Queen
(b) The American president
(c) Lord Roseberry
(d) D W.Griffiths

15. Who does the fair hire to keep fairgoers safe?
(a) The Columbian Guard
(b) The military
(c) Canadian Rockies
(d) NYPD

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only reason the police would have for finding a missing person?

2. What do they decide is the best site for the exposition?

3. Which member of Myrta's family does Holmes meet?

4. In what building do Burnham and John Root sit?

5. Where does Holmes' wife live?

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