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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which river in Pennsylvania does John famously carry the canal across?
(a) The Monongahela River
(b) The Allegheney River.
(c) The Ohio River.
(d) The Vaugn River.
2. What do the Bridge committee think Washington is missing from his father's spirit?
(a) His strong arms.
(b) His commanding speech.
(c) His creative vision.
(d) His leadership style.
3. Which of the following is NOT a job Kingsley works before becoming a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Sewer drainer.
(b) Park cleaner.
(c) Street paver.
(d) Bridge builder.
4. In which of the following school subjects does Tweed excel?
(a) Science.
(b) Math.
(c) Literature.
(d) History.
5. What instrument does Washington play?
(a) The piano.
(b) The banjo.
(c) The harp.
(d) The flute.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the park that commemorates the inception of the Brooklyn Bridge plan?
2. Which river in New York is considered the best harbor?
3. How does "The Genuine Language of America" feel about on the job casualties?
4. How does the public react to the working conditions Roebling's men endure in the caissons?
5. How many men are killed during the river's "Great Blowout?"
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