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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the titles given to John Roeblings by the business community after his death?
(a) Philanthropist.
(b) Aristocrat.
(c) Perfectionist.
(d) Intellectual.

2. How many ferries commute between Manhattan and Brooklyn each day?
(a) 13.
(b) 123.
(c) 3.
(d) 53.

3. How long did it take Roebling to build the Allegheny Bridge?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 23 years.
(d) 11 years.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes William Tweed's business style?
(a) Honest.
(b) Crooked.
(c) Philanthropic.
(d) Conservative.

5. How many children does John and his wife Johanna have?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?

2. How does "The Genuine Language of America" feel about on the job casualties?

3. How long is the bridge Roebling builds across the Niagara Falls?

4. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

5. Which of the following is NOT something increased in bridges by the use of stays?

(see the answer key)

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