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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 is the name of the park that commemorates the inception of the Brooklyn Bridge plan?
(a) Owl Head Park.
(b) Turtle Crossing Park.
(c) Squirrel Nest Park.
(d) Deer Valley Park.

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

3. In which of the following school subjects does Tweed excel?
(a) Science.
(b) Literature.
(c) History.
(d) Math.

4. In what hemisphere of Long Island is Brooklyn located?
(a) Western.
(b) Southern.
(c) Eastern.
(d) Northern.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which political party does Tweed align himself with in the novel?

2. Who does "The Genuine Language of America" dub the "heroes of the Age of Progress?"

3. How long did it take Roebling to build the Allegheny Bridge?

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

5. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe John Roebling by his fellow townsfolk?

(see the answer key)

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