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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following descriptions best describes Brooklyn Mayor, Martin Kalbfleisch?
(a) Tyranically conservative.
(b) Sweet tempered and morbidly obese.
(c) Painfully shy and wire thin.
(d) Foul mouthed and hard drinking.

2. How does Roebling respond to the scandal surrounding Kingsley?
(a) He fires him.
(b) He ignores the rumors.
(c) He promotes him.
(d) He lowers his salary.

3. What false rumor regarding Roebling is spread through New York papers during his time in Trenton?
(a) That he has gone insane.
(b) That he has died.
(c) That he is in a coma.
(d) That he is paralyzed.

4. How many gallons of water are used to extinguish the fire in the caisson?
(a) 130,000 gallons.
(b) 130 gallons.
(c) 1.3 million gallons.
(d) 13,000 gallons.

5. Which of the following metals does Roebling call "the metal of the future?"
(a) Aluminum.
(b) Steel.
(c) Brass.
(d) Tin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

2. In what country is John Roebling born?

3. Which two substances are used to build the towers that hold the Brooklyn Bridge?

4. What does Seth Low's father do for a living?

5. What future event is discussed by the old woman who retrospectively remembers the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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