Data Analysis Pre-Test C. Fields

• In what year did the big fire in Chicago occur?

• 1800

• 1871

• 1890

• 1980

Many early Chicago residents used _______ to build their home.

What helped to put the fire out after it had been burning for over 30 hours?

• Rain

• Wind

• Firefighters

• Snow

What did the newspaper headline say after the fire?

• "Chicago is Lost!"

• "Chicago Will Never Recover!"

• "Cheer up! Chicago shall rise again."

• "Chicago Rises Again"

What new law was passed after the fire?

• People could only build homes with wood

• No new buildings could be made

• Everyone had to leave the city

• People must build homes with bricks

How did the setting of Chicago impact the decisions made by its residents?

• It led them to build homes quickly with wood

• It encouraged people to leave the city

• It made them feel unsafe from the start

• It had no impact on their decisions

What theme is demonstrated by the actions of the Chicago residents after the fire?

• The importance of safety

• The need for better building materials

• Resilience and community strength

• The dangers of fire

How did the community respond to the destruction caused by the fire?

• They decided to leave Chicago

• They built new homes with wood

• They came together to rebuild and support each other

• They waited for help from outside the city

What did the residents do to prevent future fires after the rebuilding?

• They protested in Washington, D.C.

• They rebuilt their homes with metal

• They passed laws requiring brick homes

• They built homes further apart

What can be inferred about the feelings of the residents who stayed in Chicago after the fire?