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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry Beers attempt to shut down production on the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) He says the public is no longer interested in it.
(b) He says it is an eyesore.
(c) He says it is a waste of money.
(d) He says it is too dangerous.

2. What instrument does Washington play?
(a) The banjo.
(b) The piano.
(c) The harp.
(d) The flute.

3. In what country does Washington study European bridges?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the titles given to John Roeblings by the business community after his death?
(a) Perfectionist.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Philanthropist.
(d) Aristocrat.

5. Which of the following animals does Dr. Smith perform tests on in the caissons, searching for a cure for the Bends?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Horses.
(d) Cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are the shifts while digging the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge?

2. Which of the following is another name for "The Bends?"

3. How much deeper are the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge than on the Brooklyn side?

4. What is the name of Washington's wife?

5. Which newspaper coins the term "The Gigantic Spinning Machine?"

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