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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the manager that is described as the most powerful man in Johnstown?
(a) W. Horace Rose.
(b) Daniel Johnson Morrell.
(c) George T. Swank.
(d) James B. Scott.

2. How many of the 119 people riding debris downstream at 15 mph are saved in Chapter 6?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

3. What is the name of the man who brings three carloads of supplies and 300 men to help the relief efforts?
(a) Capt. Bill Jones.
(b) Daniel Peyton.
(c) Victor Heiser.
(d) Henry Clay Frick.

4. What is the name of the family who reports say were awakened and frightened by a "rumbling, roaring sound"?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Heidenfelter.
(c) Bidwell.
(d) Quinn.

5. What is the name of the cantankerous editor of the Tribune?
(a) Benjamin F. Ruff.
(b) Charles Reade.
(c) George T. Swank.
(d) Henry Clay Frick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the engineer who sits in the cab of train No. 2 at Buttermilk Falls in Chapter 4?

2. Which of the following positive attributes is not given to Johnstown in regards to the quality of living there?

3. How many frame houses does Cambria Iron rent from the city of Johnstown?

4. Which of the following rumors was not mentioned after the flood?

5. Which state's governor sends a shipment of tents and coffins to Johnstown?

(see the answer key)

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