How does Larson contract the fair and Holme’s actions?

Shows themes of Appearance vs. Reality

How does Larson describe the Ferris Wheel’s impact on the fair’s progress?

It became a symbol of American inventions and success

What does Holme’s manipulation of people reveal about him?

He was a very skilled “con artist” with little to no remorse

How did Prendergast’s mental instability worsen?

He started writing concerning letters

Why was the Ferris Wheel so necessary to the fair’s success?

It was the main attraction that would ”Out Eiffel Eiffel”

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The Devil in the White City (pg. 186-231)

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1
What “phenomenon” that “[defied science]” was found in Holme’s vault?
Skeletons of Holme’s victims
Footprint on the door
Handprint’s on the walls
Medicine that cured Alcoholism
2
How does Larson contract the fair and Holme’s actions?
To show Holme’s true innocence
Shows themes of Appearance vs. Reality
To show the similarities between Holmes and Burnham
To show how historically insignificant the fair was
3
Who‘s the following quote about: “While I was with him I was always under his control”
Emeline Cigrand
Minnie Williams
H. H. Holmes
Henry Owens
4
Which best describes how Holmes interacted with his guests at the hotel?
Nervous and anxious
Suspicious and dangerous
Careless and distant
Welcoming and reassuring
5
What notable historical figures where mentioned in this section?
Jacob Riis
Abraham Lincoln
Harriet Tubman
Sacagawea
6
What growing problem in Chicago concerned Burnham the most?
Politics
Not a lot of visitors
Sabotage from Holmes
Safety and sanitation
7
Fill in the blank: “The odd thing was, ______ was walking in circles […] ______ walked face-first into a tree.”
Ferris Wheel; Beatrice
the dog; Prendergast
Prendergast; Prendergast
Burnham; Burnham
8
What emotion describes the mood in Chicago as the fair got closer to completion?
Relief and celebration
Anxiety and pressure
Carelessness and boredom
Fear and paranoia
9
Who said the following quote: “Be thought over-much plain and simple […] Let us manifest the taste of gentlemen.”
David Burnham
Frederick Olmsted
Harry Codman
Rudolf Ulrich
10
How does Larson describe the Ferris Wheel’s impact on the fair’s progress?
It was a financial disaster from the start
It became a symbol of American inventions and success
It was cancelled due to weather problems
It was overlooked by other attractions
11
What does Holme’s manipulation of people reveal about him?
He wasn’t very smart but often got lucky
He often regretted his actions
He was a very skilled “con artist” with little to no remorse
He was driven by financial struggles rather than sadism
12
Who was elected to be the “Fair Mayor?”
Carter H. Harrison
Patrick Prendergast
Grover Cleveland
David Burnham
13
How did Prendergast’s mental instability worsen?
He began attacking people in the streets
He fled from society
He attempted to set fire to a public building
He started writing concerning letters
14
What major challenge did Burnham face during the fair‘s construction?
A devestating fire that burnt down most of the buildings
Labor strikes
A shortage of building materials
A storm that destroyed the Ferris Wheel
15
Why was the Ferris Wheel so necessary to the fair’s success?
It was the main attraction that would ”Out Eiffel Eiffel”
It was an afterthought that wasn’t that important
Burnham really wanted it
It helped distract everyone from how bad the fair actually was

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