WorksheetsThe Great Chicago Fire Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What percent of people become homeless because of the fire?
100%
83%
31%
5%
What did the second star on the Chicago flag represent?
the Great Chicago Fire
When Chicago was founded
Homeless people
Fatalities in the city
How many $’s in damage was the city after the fire?
$3 billion
$800 thousand
$15 million
$200 million
What did the second star on the Chicago flag represent?
the Great Chicago Fire
When Chicago was founded
Homeless people
Fatalities in the city
What is the estimated amount of fatalities of the fire?
100
700
300
500
True or False: The cow started the Great Chicago Fire.
True
False
How many acres were burned in the fire?
3,010
615
1,502
2,124
How long did the fire last?
February 8, 1871 to February 10, 1871
October 8, 1871 to October 10, 1871
June 8, 1871 to June 10, 1871
September 8, 1871 to September 10, 1871
What were some of the things that stopped the fire?
Rainfall
Lake Michigan
Gunpowder explosions
Stretches of unbuilt lots
All of the above
What were some of the things that fueled the fire.
Months with no rain
Wooden buildings, streets, and sidewalks
Strong southwest wind
Congested poor neighborhoods
All of the above
Where did the fire start?
a Barn
a House
a Factory
a Store
How many buildings did the fire burn down in total?
14,055
5,468
17,500
16,378
What were two of the historical buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire?
Chicago Water Tower
The Sears Tower
Tribune Tower
St. Michael's Church in Old Town
What were three of the possible causes of the fire (other than the cow)?
Spontaneous combustion
Vandals
Mrs. O’Leary
Milk thieves
What year did the Great Chicago Fire happen?
1784
1871
1682
1971
