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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Washington Roebling feel about having to speak for his father at meetings?
(a) He feels completely at ease.
(b) He feels somewhat nervous, but overcomes it.
(c) He feels completely terrified.
(d) He feels utterly confused.

2. How long does it take Roebling to get his caissons into the water?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Seven months.
(d) Five months.

3. 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.

4. In what month of the year does Roebling's caisson finally slide into the water?
(a) August.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) November.

5. By the time Roebling's bridge is launched, how many of his workers have died on the job?
(a) 100.
(b) 10.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the newspapers blame for the fire that spreads through the caisson?

2. At what river does James Eads decide to build a bridge, directly competing for press with Washington Roebling?

3. Which two substances are used to build the towers that hold the Brooklyn Bridge?

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

5. How does the public react to the working conditions Roebling's men endure in the caissons?

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