The Devil in the White City

Introduction

This WebQuest was created to introduce relevant background information regarding the non-fiction book "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. The book takes place in the years surrounding the 1883 World Fair in Chicago, or better known that year as the "World's Columbian Exposition". The fair focused on expositions relating to Christoper Columbus's arrival in the Americas. 

Task

To complete this WebQuest, you will read each of the linked articles. You will then answer a series of questions pertaining to the information found in the aricles. 

Evaluation

Your evaluation will consist of a serious of multiple choice, true or false, and short answer questions. 

Conclusion

Thank You, or not, because I know you hated doing this assignment. 

Credits

https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/d/the-devil-in-the-white-city/book-summary#:~:text=The%20Devil%20in%20the%20White%20City%20is%20a%20literary%20nonfiction,landing%20of%20Columbus%20in%20America.  

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/the-devil-in-the-white-city/quiz/ 

 

Teacher Page

What was the theme of the 1893 Chicago’s World Fair? The landing of Columbus in America

 

What jobs did H.H. Holmes come to Chicago in search of? 

 

  1. Pharmacist or Doctor

  2. Teacher or Professor

  3. Accountant or Teller

  4. Engineer or Architect

 

True or False, the detective who investigates Holmes is Daniel Burnham? False

 

What was the big attraction at the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris? The Eiffel Tower

 

How many murders did Holmes commit? 

 

  1. 6

  2. 3

  3. 9

  4. 13

 

What was Burnham’s lifelong insecurity? He was denied admission from Harvard and Yale

 

Which character dies early on in the book? Root

 

How many times did Ferris have to present his wheel before he was allowed to build it? 

 

  1. 5

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3

 

Which of Holmes' girlfriends/wives does he kill? Emeline Cigrand, Julia Conner, Minnie Williams

 

What causes the cold storage tower fire? The chimney thimble wasn’t installed

 

True or False, The buildings were painted all white? True

 

How many murders did Holmes commit? 9

 

What was Burnham’s lifelong insecurity? He was denied admission from Harvard and Yale

 

Which character dies early on in the book? Root

 

How many times did Ferris have to present his wheel before he was allowed to build it? 3

 

Which of Holmes' girlfriends/wives does he kill? Emeline Cigrand, Julia Conner, Minnie Williams

 

What causes the cold storage tower fire? The chimney thimble wasn’t installed

 

What color were the buildings painted? All white