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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. What crushes John's feet, leading to his toes being amputated?
(a) A train.
(b) A ferry.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) An automobile.

2. Which of the following is a nickname for Brooklyn?
(a) The City of Rainbows.
(b) The City of Rivers.
(c) The City of Love.
(d) The City of Churches.

3. Which of the following is NOT something increased in bridges by the use of stays?
(a) Versitility.
(b) Stability.
(c) Incline.
(d) Strength.

4. Who is Lucia Cooper?
(a) John's wife.
(b) John's mother.
(c) John's daughter.
(d) John's sister.

5. In what hemisphere of Long Island is Brooklyn located?
(a) Eastern.
(b) Northern.
(c) Western.
(d) Southern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following names is NOT one of the engineers who attempts to build a bridge in this chapter?

2. What does John set out to do when he moves to America?

3. How does Murphy feel about his old school-mate Tweed?

4. How many ferries commute between Manhattan and Brooklyn each day?

5. Which of the following diseases eventually kills John Roebling?

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