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Great Disasters Quiz

A great many natural and man-made disasters have struck all over the world, throughout history. Test your knowledge of natural disasters including hurricanes, volcanoes, droughts, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods.

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1)The deadliest forest fires in U.S. history occurred near Peshtigo, Wisconsin in 1871. All 800 of the town's buildings were destroyed and 1,200 people burned to death. Many fled to the river, only to choke on gas or literally explode in the heat. Surviving artifacts of the blaze could fit in a lunch box. Why was little notice made of this disaster?

	a)	Wisconsin was not officially a state at the time.
	b)	It occurred the same day as the massacre at Little Big Horn
	c)	It occurred the same day as the 'Great Chicago Fire'.
	d)	There were very few newspaper in Wisconsin at the time.