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Devil in the White City Part 2!

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What genre is "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson?

a)

Fiction

b)

Fantasy

c)

Historical Non-Fiction

d)

Mystery

2.

In which century is "Devil in the White City" primarily set?

a)

18th century

b)

19th century

c)

20th century

d)

21st century

3.

What was the main purpose of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition?

a)

To celebrate the founding of Chicago

b)

To honor the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas

c)

To showcase the achievements of Eurpope

d)

To promote modern technology

4.

Who is one of the central characters mentioned in "Devil in the White City"?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

H.H. Holmes

d)

Albert Einstein

5.

What does H.H. Homes become in "Devil in the White City"?

a)

A famous architect

b)

A charming doctor

c)

A world-renowned chef

d)

A famous detective

6.

What was the World's Columbian Exposition celebrating?

a)

The 100th anniversary of the U.S. Constitituion

b)

The 200th anniversary of the Deceleration of Independence

c)

The 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas

d)

The end of the Civil War

7.

What did the Ferris Wheel symbolize at the World's Columbian Exposition?

a)

A simple and unimpressive attraction

b)

The grandeur and ingenuity of the event

c)

A dark and mysterious ride

d)

A failed engineering experiement

8.

What it the unique blend of genres in "Devil in the White City"?

a)

Science fiction and fantasy

b)

Romance and mystery

c)

History and true crime

d)

Adventure and comedy

9.

What is the setting of "Devil in the White City"?

a)

Chicago in the 18th Century

b)

Paris in the 19th century

c)

London in the 20th century

d)

Chicago in the late 19th century

10.

Who dreams of creating the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in the excerpt?

a)

Thomas Edison

b)

Daniel H. Burnham

c)

H.H. Holmes

d)

Albert Einstein

11.

What is the central location of the World's Columbian Exposition?

a)

Along the shores of Lake Michigan

b)

In the heart of New York City

c)

In the deserts of Arizona

d)

Along the shores of the Mississippi River

12.

What makes H.H. Holmes an intriguing character in "Devil in the White City"?

a)

His love for animals

b)

His role as a police officer

c)

His charming and intelligent nature, despite his dark side

d)

His passion for architecture

13.

Why is understanding historical context important when studying history or literature, as mentioned in the excerpt?

a)

It helps you predict the future

b)

It provides insight into the time and culture of the setting

c)

It makes the story shorter

d)

It guarantees an A+ grade

14.

Which word is synonymous with "magnificence"?

a)

Simplicity

b)

Majesty

c)

Splendor

d)

Historical Context

15.

What is the primary backdrop for the events in "Devil in the White City"?

a)

A quiet rural town

b)

A bustling metropolis

c)

A remote island

d)

A seaside resort

16.

Who is the author of "Devil in the White City"?

a)

Stephen King

b)

Erik Larson

c)

Dan Brown

d)

Harper Lee

17.

What is the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition mainly focused on showcasing?

a)

American inventions and progress

b)

Ancient European art and history

c)

African wildlife and culture

d)

Asian cuisine and traditions

18.

How does the Ferris Wheel contribute to the grandeur of the World's Columbian Exposition?

a)

It serves as a simple and unimpressive attraction

b)

It provides a sense of scale and ingenuinity

c)

It's a dark and sinister ride

d)

It's a hidden attraction

19.

How does the Ferris Wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition contribute to the sense of grandeur?

a)

It is a small and insignificant attraction

b)

It is a massive and awe-inspiring engineering marvel

c)

It remains hidden throughout the fair

d)

It is built entirely out of wood

20.

What phrase is repeated throughout the song lyrics?

a)

"Every Word"

b)

"Good Morning"

c)

"Only one night tho"

d)

"Wake up, wake up, wake up"

21.

What does the singer encourage in the lyrics?

a)

Crying all week

b)

Being sad all month

c)

Stressing all year

d)

Only crying for one night

22.

What phrase follows "Joy comes in the morning" in the lyrics?

a)

I can see a brand new day

b)

Get up, get up, get up

c)

Don't be mad all year

d)

Don't let your tears last all week

23.

What should you make sure of when you're feeling sad, according to the lyrics?

a)

Stay sad for a long time

b)

Be sad for an entire week

c)

Only be sad for one night

d)

Avoid sadness alltogether

24.

Finish the following lyric from the song:

"They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew..."

a)

Their faith

b)

Their strength

c)

Their happiness

d)

Their tears

25.

Wat is the recurring theme throughout the song lyrics regarding emotions?

a)

Expressing emotions freely

b)

Keeping emotions bottled up

c)

Experiencing emotions for only a short time

d)

Ignoring emotions entirely