The Great Fire - Chapter 7 - Myth and Reality
Quiz
The Chicago Evening Journal printed the rumor that _____________.
- the fire was started by the army
- the fire was caused by a cow kicking over a lamp in a stable
- the fire was caused by lightening
- the fire was started by a group of children
The O'Leary's were found ____________ in the inquiry.
- guilty of setting the fire
- innocent of setting the fire
Many blamed the fire on __________.
- a wagonload of hay that sent sparks throughout the city
- the drunken firefighters
- a gas leak
The fire was blamed on ______________.
- the immigrants
- the poor people of Chicago
- lack of emergency planning
In July of 1874 the city outlawed ___________________.
- barns in the city
- buildings of three or more stories
- using decorative wood on buildings
"Chicago School" was __________________.
- a place to learn about architecture
- a new style of buildings
- a place for children to get an education