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

2. Which of the following subjects does John Roebling study in school as a teenager?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Geometry.
(c) Astronomy.
(d) Biology.

3. How does "The Genuine Language of America" feel about on the job casualties?
(a) That they do not exist.
(b) That they are too frequent.
(c) That they are avoidable.
(d) That they are inevitable.

4. Who is Washington Roebling named after?
(a) George Washington.
(b) John's best childhood friend.
(c) John's work colleague.
(d) His grandfather.

5. Which of the following names is NOT one of the engineers who attempts to build a bridge in this chapter?
(a) James Phancton.
(b) Thomas Telford
(c) Edward Serrell.
(d) Samuel Keefer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John set out to do when he moves to America?

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

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes William Tweed's business style?

4. What is the name of Washington's wife?

5. Which magazine publishes Roebling's thoughts about the East River?

(see the answer key)

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