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

2. How many children does John and his wife Johanna have?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Seven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Thirteen.

3. Which of the following precautions is NOT installed by Roebling previous to the fire?
(a) Fire extingishers.
(b) Steam pipes.
(c) Water buckets.
(d) Hoses.

4. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Unreliable.
(d) Inconvenient.

5. Which political party does Tweed align himself with in the novel?
(a) The Independent Party.
(b) The Green Party.
(c) The Democrat Party.
(d) The Republican Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What government position is Tweed running for when he falls from grace in the papers?

2. How much additional cost is incurred in order to widen the Brooklyn Bridge?

3. Which fire department responds to the fire in the caisson?

4. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

5. How long does Roebling spend in Trenton at the advice of his doctors?

(see the answer key)

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