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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. Which newspaper coins the term "The Gigantic Spinning Machine?"
(a) The Times.
(b) The Herald.
(c) The Tribune.
(d) The Eagle.

2. 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) Aristocrat.
(d) Philanthropist.

3. How much deeper are the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge than on the Brooklyn side?
(a) Four times as deep.
(b) Twice as deep.
(c) They are the same depth.
(d) Three times as deep.

4. Which of the following is NOT a process each wire coil must go through to be strung from the bridge?
(a) It must be dripped in oil.
(b) It must be galvanized.
(c) It must be weighed.
(d) It must be spliced.

5. How many miles of wire are held inside each drum?
(a) Ten miles.
(b) Five miles.
(c) Three miles.
(d) Eight miles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following animals does Dr. Smith perform tests on in the caissons, searching for a cure for the Bends?

3. Why does Henry Beers attempt to shut down production on the Brooklyn Bridge?

4. Which of the following is NOT a weather that slows down the spinning process on the bridge?

5. What do the Bridge committee think Washington is missing from his father's spirit?

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