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

2. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?
(a) Thomas' Creek.
(b) John's Creek.
(c) Michael's Creek.
(d) Jacob's Creek.

3. In what country does Washington study European bridges?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

4. Which of the following is a nickname for Brooklyn?
(a) The City of Love.
(b) The City of Rivers.
(c) The City of Churches.
(d) The City of Rainbows.

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Brooklyn at the time the bridge was built?
(a) Gas prices were lower in Brooklyn than in Manhattan.
(b) Schools were better in Brooklyn than in Manhattan.
(c) The government was less corrupt in Brooklyn than in Manhattan.
(d) Unemplyment was lower in Brooklyn than in Manhattan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?

2. Which of the following famous people is NOT mentioned as having left the West for fame and fortune in the East?

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

4. What is the name of the Brooklyn neighborhood where the elite live, overlooking the ocean?

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

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