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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 too dangerous.
(c) He says it is an eyesore.
(d) He says it is a waste of money.

2. Which of the following men would be most susceptible to the Bends in Dr. Smith's study?
(a) Underweight men.
(b) Men who smoke.
(c) Men from minority backgrounds.
(d) Overweight men.

3. Where are the handles on the workers' temporary foot bridge?
(a) At knee level.
(b) At shoulder level.
(c) At chest level.
(d) At hip level.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Washington Roebling named after?

2. What instrument does Washington play?

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

4. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

5. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the bends in workers?

(see the answer key)

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