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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Agassiz helps people understand how ______________ created natural phenomena in Europe.
(a) God
(b) The Big Bang
(c) The Ice Age
(d) Global Warming

2. What is Conrad Richter's first novel?
(a) Seaside Serenade
(b) Seasons of Love
(c) The Sea Has No Secrets
(d) The Sea of Grass

3. Of what does John Roebling die?
(a) Cancer
(b) Heart disease
(c) Tetanus
(d) Old age

4. When was the first stake for the railroad driven?
(a) March 1850
(b) April 1855
(c) May 1860
(d) May 1850

5. According to Remington, "Cowboys are ______________."
(a) interesting
(b) dirty
(c) cash
(d) illiterate

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the president of the project who dies of malaria on the job?

2. McCullough wants Americans to learn more about what?

3. Two of Roebling's successful projects were in ______________ and Niagara Falls.

4. Where does Richter make a surprise visit to McCullough?

5. Who takes over the project when John Roebling dies?

(see the answer key)

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