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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. McCullough wants Americans to learn more about what?
(a) Asia
(b) History
(c) Religion
(d) Economy

2. When is the bridge officially opened?
(a) May 24, 1883
(b) May 24, 1893
(c) May 24, 1865
(d) March 24, 1883

3. "Agassiz belongs to that class of naturalists who see ___________ in everything."
(a) God
(b) Beauty
(c) Flaws
(d) Perfection

4. What does Remington come to dislike about the West?
(a) No culture
(b) Civilization
(c) Indian reservations
(d) The Gold Rush

5. People find Remington to be full of high spirits and _________________.
(a) tall tales
(b) cruelty
(c) charity
(d) intelligence

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Harriet consider guilty of slavery?

2. What is showing signs of wear on the bridge?

3. Where does Valentine find documents related to the bridge?

4. What is the name of Humboldt's last book geared toward nonscientific readers?

5. Agassiz becomes American's premiere _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the human cost of building the Panama Railroad?

2. What precipitates the finding of the carpentry shop treasure?

3. When is the idea for the Panama Railroad born and who are its creators?

4. For what is the town of Medora most known today?

5. How is Agassiz' American lecture tour described?

6. What was the impetus for the Brooklyn Bridge?

7. What is the topic of "The Builders?"

8. What are the major impediments to building the Panama Railroad?

9. What is the injury that changes Washington Roebling's life and his work on the bridge?

10. What is the purpose of Brave Companions?

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