The Great Fire

How long did The Great Fire last before being put out?

• 2 days

• 1 day

• One week

• 3 days

Where did The Great Fire start?

• In a factory

• In a church

• In an abandoned house

• In a barn

Who was the twelve-year old girl that was separated from her family and forced to fend for herself during The Great Fire?

• Catherine O’Leary

• Claire Innes

• Theresa Ferguson

• Sarah Wilkes

Which of the following was NOT a factor in Chicago being considered “a city ready to burn”?

• Most buildings and roads were made out of wood

• It was a windy city

• They had a large problem with dry weather.

• There was no established fire department.

What positive effect did The Great Fire have on labor?

• The city provided free education.

• The city helped laborers find jobs in other cities.

• The city provided insurance benefits.

• There was an increase in salaries for unskilled and skilled laborers.

How many people were left homeless after The Great Fire?

• 100,000

• 1,000

• 1 million

• 500

How did one citizen refer to Chicago referred to after he saw the devastation caused by The Great Fire?

• “Ruins of Chicago”

• “The Great Ghost”

• “The Remains of Chicago”

• “The Ghost of Chicago”

What happened in July 1874 after the “Little Fire”?

• The city only allowed new businesses to build in downtown Chicago.

• Chicago only allowed new architects to build in the city.

• Chicago outlawed the decorative use of wood on its buildings.

• The city outlawed any new construction in downtown Chicago.