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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. Who does "The Genuine Language of America" dub the "heroes of the Age of Progress?"
(a) Construction workers.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Physicists.
(d) Chemists.

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

3. How does Washington Roebling feel about having to speak for his father at meetings?
(a) He feels utterly confused.
(b) He feels completely at ease.
(c) He feels completely terrified.
(d) He feels somewhat nervous, but overcomes it.

4. In which city is "The Biggest Bridge in the World" constructed?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Dayton.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Sandusky.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the titles given to John Roeblings by the business community after his death?
(a) Perfectionist.
(b) Aristocrat.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Philanthropist.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a glowing report in "The Eagle" about bridge construction, who is the only member of the project management left out of the article?

2. What does John set out to do when he moves to America?

3. What crushes John's feet, leading to his toes being amputated?

4. Which of the following is NOT a job Kingsley works before becoming a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge?

5. How much is the wire contract valued at?

(see the answer key)

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