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

2. In what hemisphere of Long Island is Brooklyn located?
(a) Western.
(b) Northern.
(c) Southern.
(d) Eastern.

3. Which contract for the Brooklyn Bridge is awarded to the corrupt Haighs?
(a) Steel.
(b) Wood.
(c) Wire.
(d) Plastic.

4. How long is the bridge Roebling builds across the Niagara Falls?
(a) 800 feet.
(b) 1,200 feet.
(c) 1,700 feet.
(d) 500 feet.

5. Which of the following is a nickname for Brooklyn?
(a) The City of Churches.
(b) The City of Love.
(c) The City of Rainbows.
(d) The City of Rivers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who demands that all committee members be banned from entering their companies into the wire contract competition?

3. Which of the following is NOT a way Roebling's workers attempt to light the dark tunnels where they work?

4. What is the name of Washington's wife?

5. Which of the following men would be most susceptible to the Bends in Dr. Smith's study?

(see the answer key)

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