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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. For how many days does John Roebling suffer before he finally dies?
(a) 33 days.
(b) 21 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 8 days.

2. Which of the following diseases eventually kills John Roebling?
(a) Polio.
(b) Gangrine.
(c) Tetenus.
(d) Influenza.

3. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Unreliable.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Inconvenient.

4. How is Colonel Washington related to John A. Roebling?
(a) Washington is his uncle.
(b) Washington is his father.
(c) Washington is his son.
(d) Washington is his brother.

5. How many copies of the committee's formal approval of the Brooklyn Bridge are made and circulated?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 50.
(c) 500.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many feet of additional width are added to the bridge in order to ensure two-way traffic?

2. Which of the following is NOT an engineering feat Roebling cites as an example of greatness in comparison to his bridge?

3. What is the name of the party John joins after Johanna's death?

4. How many pastors preach at John Roebling's funeral?

5. Which of the following metals does Roebling call "the metal of the future?"

(see the answer key)

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