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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 of the following is NOT a term used to describe John Roebling by his fellow townsfolk?
(a) An inventor.
(b) A free-thinker.
(c) A hero.
(d) An artist.

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

3. Which of the following modes of transportation stops the construction of "The Biggest Bridge in the World" in 1846?
(a) Bicycles.
(b) Steamboats.
(c) Passenger trains.
(d) Airplanes.

4. In what country is John Roebling born?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Poland.

5. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?
(a) Thomas' Creek.
(b) John's Creek.
(c) Jacob's Creek.
(d) Michael's Creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the bridge Roebling builds across the Niagara Falls?

2. Which of the following is NOT something increased in bridges by the use of stays?

3. Which of the following is NOT a project John works on before starting to build bridges?

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

5. How much does the project to build the Brooklyn Bridge cost?

(see the answer key)

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