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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Emeline's family is from what state?

2. Why does Mrs. Lawrence not go to the police?

3. What is the name of Ned's wife?

4. Which of the following famous people is going to the opening ceremony?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What wi the Exposition like at night?

2. What is Chicago's attitude toward missing people in the 19th century?

3. What do the architects want to achieve from the Exposition?

4. What does Pendergast say in the postcard he sends Cooling?

5. Why is Burnham glad Carter Harrison loses the mayoral election?

6. What event does the Chicago Exposition celebrate?

7. What does Burnham concede in his negotiations with the unions?

8. What problems is Chicago having in the Convocation?

9. What does The World's Fair Hotel chapter show about Holmes' lifestyle?

10. What mistake has the structural engineer made in Cold Blooded Fact?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the Chicago weather.

1) For what kind of weather is Chicago famous? What role does the weather play in the book?

2) Why did such experienced architects not take into account the effects of the snow? How are today's buildings in Chicago built specifically to handle the Chicago weather?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways has Chicago always been linked with crime? What other criminals are linked with the city? How is Chicago's reputation for crime influenced through its representation in popular culture? What difference do the students think the Exposition made to crime in the city?

Essay Topic 3

Who were Daniel Burnham and John Root? How influential were Daniel Burnham and John Root in helping to create contemporary Chicago? Why were they chosen as the chief architects?

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