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

2. What is the name of Washington's wife?
(a) Faith.
(b) Hannah.
(c) Alice.
(d) Emily.

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) Three times as deep.
(c) Twice as deep.
(d) They are the same depth.

4. Which of the following is another name for "The Bends?"
(a) Caisson disease.
(b) Tunnel disease.
(c) Roebling disease.
(d) Bridge disease.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men would be most susceptible to the Bends in Dr. Smith's study?

2. Who is Washington Roebling named after?

3. Where are the handles on the workers' temporary foot bridge?

4. How many miles of wire are held inside each drum?

5. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

(see the answer key)

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