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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 spliced.
(b) It must be weighed.
(c) It must be dripped in oil.
(d) It must be galvanized.

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

3. What do the Bridge committee think Washington is missing from his father's spirit?
(a) His strong arms.
(b) His creative vision.
(c) His commanding speech.
(d) His leadership style.

4. 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) Twice as deep.
(c) Three times as deep.
(d) Four times as deep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

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

3. What instrument does Washington play?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the titles given to John Roeblings by the business community after his death?

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

(see the answer key)

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