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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How might Kingsley describe his desire to become a well-known politician in New York?
(a) As a completely nonexistant desire.
(b) As an all emcompassing desire.
(c) As a pipe dream.
(d) As a wistful imagination.

2. How many anchor bars hold the Brooklyn Bridge together?
(a) 9.
(b) 99.
(c) 19.
(d) 900.

3. How far away is Roebling's new house in Columbia Ridge from the bridge?
(a) Less than a mile.
(b) 25 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 50 miles.

4. While on strike, how much do the workers demand for a four-hour shift, to return to work?
(a) $5.00.
(b) $7.00.
(c) $9.00.
(d) $3.00.

5. How does Roebling respond to the scandal surrounding Kingsley?
(a) He ignores the rumors.
(b) He promotes him.
(c) He lowers his salary.
(d) He fires him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men would be most susceptible to the Bends in Dr. Smith's study?

2. Which of the following is another name for "The Bends?"

3. What does Thomas Pope call the bridge that would one day join Manhattan to Brooklyn?

4. Which river in New York is considered the best harbor?

5. Which of the following famous people is NOT mentioned as having left the West for fame and fortune in the East?

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