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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Traffic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bettmann say street car riders in the late 1800s were encouraged to bring along on their ride?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) A drink.
(c) A weapon.
(d) Sufficient change.

2. What area in New York City had an abundance of industrial factories in the early 19th century ?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) Lower East side.
(c) New York City.
(d) Hunter's Point.

3. In "Air," what was a common misconception about air pollution?
(a) That it cured ailments.
(b) That it helped horticulture.
(c) That it created envy in nations overseas.
(d) That it attracted business.

4. What was the original purpose of the El Train?
(a) To show off new technology.
(b) To relieve massive overcrowding.
(c) To replace the horse and cart.
(d) To improve commute times.

5. In the time after the Civil War, air pollution was:
(a) Only a problem in the South.
(b) Much less than it was before the Civil War.
(c) Not a problem.
(d) Not understood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the time after the Civil War, humans generated an amazing amount of:

2. Before cars, what was the main source of transportation in the late 1800s?

3. What kind of problem did the El Train have initially?

4. Author Otto Bettman wished to shatter the misconceptions of the late 19th century by:

5. Why, does Bettmann explain, were pigs tolerated in the cities?

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