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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 is the name of the worker who dies from the bends within a half hour of being down in the caisson?
(a) Francis Bender.
(b) John Myers.
(c) Peter Frank.
(d) Thomas O'Mally.

2. Who is Washington Roebling named after?
(a) John's best childhood friend.
(b) John's work colleague.
(c) George Washington.
(d) His grandfather.

3. Ellet offers $5 to the first boy who can do what across his bridge over the Ohio River?
(a) Ride his bicycle.
(b) Fly a kite.
(c) Walk his dog.
(d) Skip a stone.

4. What is the nickname of New York Mayor John Kelly?
(a) "Wild John."
(b) "Honest John."
(c) "Crazy John."
(d) "Kind John."

5. Why does Henry Beers attempt to shut down production on the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) He says it is too dangerous.
(b) He says it is an eyesore.
(c) He says it is a waste of money.
(d) He says the public is no longer interested in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the party John joins after Johanna's death?

2. How long does it take Roebling to get his caissons into the water?

3. What instrument does Washington play?

4. Which of the following diseases eventually kills John Roebling?

5. What is the name of the company that wins the wire contract for the Brooklyn Bridge?

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