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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What instrument does Washington play?

3. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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