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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. Which of the following is NOT one of the titles given to John Roeblings by the business community after his death?
(a) Perfectionist.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Aristocrat.
(d) Philanthropist.

2. How much of the Brooklyn Bridge's construction costs is New York City expected to pay?
(a) One-half.
(b) One-third.
(c) All of it.
(d) None of it.

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

4. Which of the following descriptions best describes Brooklyn Mayor, Martin Kalbfleisch?
(a) Sweet tempered and morbidly obese.
(b) Foul mouthed and hard drinking.
(c) Tyranically conservative.
(d) Painfully shy and wire thin.

5. What does Thomas Pope call the bridge that would one day join Manhattan to Brooklyn?
(a) The Rainbow Bridge.
(b) The Bridge of Dreams.
(c) The Bridge Spectacular.
(d) The Great Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

4. How many cables does Roebling suggest could hold the Brooklyn Bridge?

5. How many people gather to watch the first cable car cross the East River?

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