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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John set out to do when he moves to America?
(a) Be an engineer.
(b) Be an astronomer.
(c) Be a farmer.
(d) Be a teacher.

2. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of John Roebling's sons?
(a) Charles.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Edmund.
(d) Ferdinand.

3. How is Colonel Washington related to John A. Roebling?
(a) Washington is his brother.
(b) Washington is his uncle.
(c) Washington is his father.
(d) Washington is his son.

4. Which two substances are used to build the towers that hold the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Cement and Asphalt.
(b) Granite and Limestone.
(c) Cement and Limestone.
(d) Asphalt and Granite.

5. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?
(a) Thomas' Creek.
(b) John's Creek.
(c) Jacob's Creek.
(d) Michael's Creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of New York Mayor John Kelly?

2. How many companies bid for the lucrative wire contract?

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

4. In what month of the year does Roebling's caisson finally slide into the water?

5. Which river in Pennsylvania does John famously carry the canal across?

(see the answer key)

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