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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 system does Smith claim is most affected by the bends?
(a) The circulatory system.
(b) The auditory system.
(c) The nervous system.
(d) The digestive system.

2. While on strike, how much do the workers demand for a four-hour shift, to return to work?
(a) $3.00.
(b) $5.00.
(c) $9.00.
(d) $7.00.

3. After the New York caisson is filled, how many weeks of vacation does Roebling take from the bridge project?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Roebling doesn't take a vacation.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

4. Which political party does Tweed align himself with in the novel?
(a) The Green Party.
(b) The Democrat Party.
(c) The Independent Party.
(d) The Republican Party.

5. Which magazine publishes Roebling's thoughts about the East River?
(a) The New York Tribune.
(b) The Cincinnati Times.
(c) The Wall Street Journal.
(d) The Washington Post.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does "The Genuine Language of America" feel about on the job casualties?

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

3. In which of the following school subjects does Tweed excel?

4. Which of the following is NOT a literary reference made in regards to working down the caisson?

5. How does Roebling respond to the scandal surrounding Kingsley?

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