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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cables does Roebling suggest could hold the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) 24.
(b) 4.
(c) 44.
(d) 14.

2. What is the name of the party John joins after Johanna's death?
(a) The Party of Dreams.
(b) The Black Party.
(c) The Party of Mourning.
(d) The Bridge Party.

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

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

5. What type of business does John Roebling start from scratch?
(a) A steel business.
(b) A wire business.
(c) A glass business.
(d) A wood business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?

2. What is the name of the park that commemorates the inception of the Brooklyn Bridge plan?

3. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?

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

5. What is Washinton Roebling's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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