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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

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 hero.
(c) A free-thinker.
(d) An artist.

2. Which of the following names is NOT one of the engineers who attempts to build a bridge in this chapter?
(a) James Phancton.
(b) Thomas Telford
(c) Samuel Keefer.
(d) Edward Serrell.

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

4. Which magazine publishes Roebling's thoughts about the East River?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) The New York Tribune.
(c) The Cincinnati Times.
(d) The Washington Post.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes William Tweed's business style?
(a) Philanthropic.
(b) Honest.
(c) Crooked.
(d) Conservative.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days does John Roebling suffer before he finally dies?

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

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

4. What are the New York aldermen nicknamed in the 1850s?

5. Which of the following subjects does John Roebling study in school as a teenager?

(see the answer key)

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