The Great Molasses Flood Quiz

What was the speed of the molasses wave that swept through Boston?

• 15 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 35 miles per hour

• 45 miles per hour

How many people were injured in the Great Molasses Flood?

• Over 50

• Over 200

• Over 100

• Over 150

What was one of the rumors about the cause of the molasses tank explosion?

• A bomb

• A lightning strike

• A meteor strike

• An earthquake

How much did the United States Industrial Alcohol Company have to pay in damages?

• $15 million

• $2 million

• $1 million

• $500,000

What was one of the main reasons for the tank's failure according to experts?

• The tank was too small

• The tank was made of wood

• The tank walls were too thin

• The tank was overfilled with water