I survived The Great Chicago Fire

Who was the first person to notice and sound the alarm about the fire? (314)

• Daniel "Peg Leg" Sullivan
• Catherine O'Leary
• Patrick O'Leary
• Dennis Rogan

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In the barn, what unlucky event befalls Sullivan? (316)

• He can't get the calf to move
• He gets blocked in by the farm animals
• He falls and gets his leg stuck
• The roof of the barn caves in

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How long does the Great Chicago Fire burn? (317)

• 40 minutes
• 31 hours
• 8 hours
• Until dawn

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Why was Chicago in 1871 a city ready to burn? (318)

• The city had thousands of buildings
• The buildings were "jerry-built"
• Most buildings had a wooden framework
• All of these are correct

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Which area of Chicago was the most at risk for fire? (320-321)

• Middle/Poor Districts
• Wealthy Districts
• Business Districts
• The marshland

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Why did the number of fires increase so rapidly in 1871? (322-323)

• Newly created buildings were made entirely of wood
• The people of Chicago did not have access to a water supply
• A drought occurred, drying out the grass and leaves
• An increase in the crime rate meant that more people committed arson

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True or false? The O' Leary property caught fire one time over the course of the night.

• True
• False

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True or false? The O'Leary's cottage received so much damage, the family had to relocate.

• True
• False

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What event happened on October 8, 1871?

• 9-11
• The Great Chicago Fire 
• Bombing of Pearl Harbor 
• George Washington's death

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How did the great Chicago fire start?

• Someone lit a match and through it by a tree
• A cow knocked over an oil lamp
• By heavy rains,dry land, and high winds
• Nothing started the fire

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