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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something increased in bridges by the use of stays?
(a) Versitility.
(b) Strength.
(c) Stability.
(d) Incline.

2. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe John Roebling by his fellow townsfolk?
(a) A hero.
(b) An artist.
(c) A free-thinker.
(d) An inventor.

3. Which of the following famous people is NOT mentioned as having left the West for fame and fortune in the East?
(a) Andrew Carnegie.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Thomas Edison.
(d) Mark Twain.

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

5. What is the name of the Brooklyn neighborhood where the elite live, overlooking the ocean?
(a) The Hamptons.
(b) The Cliffs.
(c) The Parlor.
(d) The Heights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are "The Eagle" and "The Union?"

2. How long is the bridge Roebling builds across the Niagara Falls?

3. How does Murphy feel about his old school-mate Tweed?

4. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

5. How might Kingsley describe his desire to become a well-known politician in New York?

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