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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. How fast will the cable cars that travel the Brooklyn Bridge travel?
(a) 30-50 mph.
(b) 20-40 mph.
(c) 50-70 mph.
(d) 60-80 mph.

2. Which of the following is NOT a way Roebling's workers attempt to light the dark tunnels where they work?
(a) Candles.
(b) Sun panels.
(c) Limstone lights.
(d) Kerosene lamps.

3. How many men are responsible for the fire that nearly destroys the caisson?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. Which of the following is NOT a project John works on before starting to build bridges?
(a) Railroad tracks.
(b) Electric fences.
(c) Locks.
(d) Dams.

5. What are "The Eagle" and "The Union?"
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Suggestions for bridge names.
(c) Secret code names.
(d) Ferry boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much deeper are the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge than on the Brooklyn side?

2. According to the Age of Progression, what does human suffering lead to?

3. Ellet offers $5 to the first boy who can do what across his bridge over the Ohio River?

4. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the bends in workers?

5. Which of the following sea creatures is a cause of major concern for Washington during bridge construction?

(see the answer key)

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