The Great Fire Book 6th Grade Sigma Tafoya

What year did the Great Chicago Fire occur?

• 1870

• 1871

• 1872

• 1873

Who is the author of "The Great Fire"?

• Jim Murphy

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

What city was affected by the Great Fire discussed in the book?

• New York

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• Boston

How long did the Great Chicago Fire last?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

What was one of the main causes of the rapid spread of the fire?

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

• Earthquake

• Snowstorm

Approximately how many people were left homeless due to the Great Chicago Fire?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

What was the name of the cow that was rumored to have started the fire?

• Bessie

• Daisy

• Molly

• Mrs. O'Leary's cow

Which river did the fire jump over, causing more destruction?

• Mississippi River

• Chicago River

• Hudson River

• Ohio River

What was one of the major changes in building codes after the fire?

• Use of more wood

• Use of fireproof materials

• Taller buildings

• Smaller windows

What was the estimated cost of the damages caused by the Great Chicago Fire?

• $10 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $200 million