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

2. How much additional cost is incurred in order to widen the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) $300,000.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $30,000.
(d) $300.

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

4. Ellet offers $5 to the first boy who can do what across his bridge over the Ohio River?
(a) Skip a stone.
(b) Walk his dog.
(c) Fly a kite.
(d) Ride his bicycle.

5. How many feet of additional width are added to the bridge in order to ensure two-way traffic?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Washington Roebling feel about having to speak for his father at meetings?

2. How many copies of the committee's formal approval of the Brooklyn Bridge are made and circulated?

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

4. How does John react to the news that his wife, Johanna, has passed away?

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

(see the answer key)

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