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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. During what month of the year is the first cable car sent across the East River?
(a) November.
(b) August.
(c) May.
(d) February.

2. Where does Murphy graduate law school?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Yale.
(d) Princeton.

3. What expensive gem does Tweed encrust over everything at his daughter's wedding?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Rubies.
(c) Emeralds.
(d) Sapphires.

4. What do the Bridge committee think Washington is missing from his father's spirit?
(a) His commanding speech.
(b) His strong arms.
(c) His leadership style.
(d) His creative vision.

5. Which of the following metals does Roebling call "the metal of the future?"
(a) Brass.
(b) Steel.
(c) Aluminum.
(d) Tin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of John Roebling's sons?

2. Which of the following is a nickname for Brooklyn?

3. What does Murphy claim the engineers of the Brooklyn Bridge have a license to do?

4. How many tons of wire are needed to suspend the Brooklyn Bridge?

5. Who writes Roebling's letter of resignation from the bridge project?

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