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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Pitcairn's first interest in the dam come after it wrecks railroad property?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1862.
(d) 1880.

2. Who conducts an investigation years after the flood on the whereabouts and activities of the railroad employees in the flood?
(a) The city of Johnstown.
(b) The state of Pennsylvania.
(c) Pennsylvania Railroad.
(d) The mayor of Johnstown.

3. What is the name of the area where the train stops at 4:05 p.m. at Sang Hollow in Chapter 6?
(a) Dittburry.
(b) Hallowground.
(c) Shortspot.
(d) Packsaddle.

4. How many crucial changes did Ruff's men find that Fulton failed to notice?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. What is the name of the engineer who sits in the cab of train No. 2 at Buttermilk Falls in Chapter 4?
(a) John Hess.
(b) James B. Scott.
(c) George T. Swank.
(d) Benjamin J. Ruff.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what section of the train did a passenger have to jump over, crawl under, or run around in order to escape the flood in Chapter 4?

2. What is the Rev. T.H. Robinson busy doing during the flood in Chapter 4?

3. What is the name of the town where reporters are held because water prevents them from reaching Johnstown?

4. Who is the first human victim that the water claims in Chapter 4?

5. How many communities does the mud and debris go through before reaching Johnstown?

(see the answer key)

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