Vocabulary
Can you name one vocabulary word?
Hardship, rivets, shoddily, distillation, prejudice, blotting, scour, and unsightliness!
Where did the Molasses Flood occur?
Boston!
What was the name of the VIRUS?
INFLUENZA!
What is the name of our article?
The Killer Wave!
Name the vocabulary word by the definition, refers to a condition of severe suffering and stress.
Hardship!
What year did the flood occur?
1919!
What war was the country in when the VIRUS hit?
World War 1!
How many lawsuits were filed against USIA?
120!
Name the vocab word by the definition, refers to being ugly, unattractive, or unpleasant to look at.
Unsightliness!
How fast did molasses move?
35 MPH!
How many people did the VIRUS kill?
50 MILLION!
The people of North End won 628,000 dollars for the destruction of their town. 628,000 dollars is equivalent to how much money today?
Over 10 Million!
Name the vocab word by the definition, referring to the act of absorbing excess liquid with paper, creating stains, or obscuring something.
Blotting!
How many sisters did Anthony have?
Four!
How many Americans did the virus kill?
600,000!
What is Anthony's FULL name?
(IF YOU CAN NOT PRONOUNCE IT SPELL IT!)
Anthony di Stasio!
Name the definition by the word. The word is Scour!
Means to scrub a surface and search thoroughly, or to remove dirt/debris.
What was something that the people would use with molasses?
(WHAT IT SAID IN THE ARTICLE)
Pumpkin pie, cornbread, and gingerbread cookies!
What was the FULL name of the pandemic?
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918!
What was the temperature outside in Boston before the Great Molasses Flood occurred?
40 Degrees!