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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does John set out to do when he moves to America?
(a) Be a farmer.
(b) Be an engineer.
(c) Be a teacher.
(d) Be an astronomer.

4. Which of the following is NOT a job Kingsley works before becoming a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Street paver.
(b) Park cleaner.
(c) Bridge builder.
(d) Sewer drainer.

5. Which of the following precautions is NOT installed by Roebling previous to the fire?
(a) Water buckets.
(b) Fire extingishers.
(c) Steam pipes.
(d) Hoses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much deeper are the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge than on the Brooklyn side?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a process each wire coil must go through to be strung from the bridge?

5. What staggering amount of money has John Roebling earned at the time his wife dies in 1864?

(see the answer key)

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