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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does John Roebling stay while talks of the Brooklyn Bridge reach completion?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Cincinnati.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Dayton.

2. Who does "The Genuine Language of America" dub the "heroes of the Age of Progress?"
(a) Construction workers.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Chemists.
(d) Physicists.

3. Which river in Pennsylvania does John famously carry the canal across?
(a) The Ohio River.
(b) The Allegheney River.
(c) The Monongahela River
(d) The Vaugn River.

4. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of John Roebling's sons?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Charles.

5. What is the name of the party John joins after Johanna's death?
(a) The Party of Mourning.
(b) The Bridge Party.
(c) The Black Party.
(d) The Party of Dreams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following modes of transportation stops the construction of "The Biggest Bridge in the World" in 1846?

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

4. How many children does John and his wife Johanna have?

5. What does John A. Roebling do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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