The Great Fire - Chapter 7 - Myth and Reality

1. The Chicago Evening Journal printed the rumor that _____________.
a) the fire was started by the army
b) the fire was caused by a cow kicking over a lamp in a stable
c) the fire was caused by lightening
d) the fire was started by a group of children

2. The O'Leary's were found ____________ in the inquiry.
a) guilty of setting the fire
b) innocent of setting the fire

3. Many blamed the fire on __________.
a) a wagonload of hay that sent sparks throughout the city
b) the drunken firefighters
c) a gas leak

4. The fire was blamed on ______________.
a) the immigrants
b) the poor people of Chicago
c) lack of emergency planning

5. In July of 1874 the city outlawed ___________________.
a) barns in the city
b) buildings of three or more stories
c) using decorative wood on buildings

6. "Chicago School" was __________________.
a) a place to learn about architecture
b) a new style of buildings
c) a place for children to get an education



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1. (b)
2. (b)
3. (b)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (b)