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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Master Builder: A Structure of Steel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beginning in 1872, Carnegie focuses on the single project of his steel-rail rolling mill that is completed in _________.
(a) 1893.
(b) 1883.
(c) 1873.
(d) 1903.

2. When his father dies in 1855, Andrew calls him what?
(a) A loser.
(b) An embarrassment.
(c) A man of the world.
(d) A man not of the world.

3. A new competitor, ________________ , decides a lavishly decorated "rolling palace" may have an edge, and by 1867 he has forty-eight in service.
(a) Geoff M. Pullman.
(b) Gary M. Pullman.
(c) Gerold M. Pullman.
(d) George M. Pullman.

4. The triumvirate agrees to sell at once for what reason?
(a) It is the most logical plan.
(b) They want to get rid of shares.
(c) Since it has no dollar investment in the transaction.
(d) There are no better offers.

5. Carnegie meets railroad's ____________ and initiates control of division operations when needed.
(a) Managers.
(b) Customers.
(c) Critics.
(d) Executives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1856, Scott advises him to buy what company as his first stock investment?

2. What demand adequate cash flow and net income for operating expenses and a dividend sufficient to maintain and attract capital to grow?

3. With whom does Carnegie form Columbia Oil Company?

4. Who is the cornerstone of Carnegie's fortune, followed in 1861 by Columbia Oil?

5. Carnegie is cautious in his investments by limiting them to what?

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