WONDER #1290: What Started the Great Chicago Fire?

Question 1 of 3

Which of Mrs. O’Leary’s animals is often blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire?

  1. sheep
  2. cow
  3. pig
  4. dog

Question 2 of 3

<p class=\"FreeForm\">In today’s dollars, how much damage was done by the Great Chicago Fire?</p>

  1. $200 million
  2. $1 trillion
  3. over $3 billion
  4. $600 billion

Question 3 of 3

<p class=\"FreeForm\">Which of the following did NOT likely contribute to the Great Chicago Fire?</p>

  1. drought conditions
  2. swirling winds
  3. buildings made of wood
  4. monsoon rains

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