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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a way Roebling's workers attempt to light the dark tunnels where they work?
(a) Candles.
(b) Limstone lights.
(c) Sun panels.
(d) Kerosene lamps.

2. How long is the bridge Roebling builds across the Niagara Falls?
(a) 1,200 feet.
(b) 500 feet.
(c) 800 feet.
(d) 1,700 feet.

3. What does Murphy claim the engineers of the Brooklyn Bridge have a license to do?
(a) Create.
(b) Kill.
(c) Explore.
(d) Steal.

4. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?
(a) Construction Manager.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Assistant Engineer.
(d) Grunt.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes William Tweed's business style?
(a) Crooked.
(b) Philanthropic.
(c) Honest.
(d) Conservative.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on strike, how much do the workers demand for a four-hour shift, to return to work?

2. In which city is "The Biggest Bridge in the World" constructed?

3. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?

4. Which of the following is NOT something increased in bridges by the use of stays?

5. How long are the shifts Roebling's men endure on a daily basis?

(see the answer key)

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