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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Murphy graduate law school?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Yale.

2. Which of the following sea creatures is a cause of major concern for Washington during bridge construction?
(a) Barnacles.
(b) Sea worms.
(c) Minnows.
(d) Crawfish.

3. How does "The Genuine Language of America" feel about on the job casualties?
(a) That they are too frequent.
(b) That they are avoidable.
(c) That they are inevitable.
(d) That they do not exist.

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

5. How does the public react to the working conditions Roebling's men endure in the caissons?
(a) They are outraged.
(b) They are terrified.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They are fascinated.

6. Which of the following adjectives best describes William Tweed's business style?
(a) Philanthropic.
(b) Honest.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Crooked.

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

8. Which of the following is NOT something increased in bridges by the use of stays?
(a) Strength.
(b) Incline.
(c) Versitility.
(d) Stability.

9. Which of the following names is NOT one of the engineers who attempts to build a bridge in this chapter?
(a) Samuel Keefer.
(b) Thomas Telford
(c) Edward Serrell.
(d) James Phancton.

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

11. What are the New York aldermen nicknamed in the 1850s?
(a) The "Band of Horsemen."
(b) The "Forty Theives."
(c) The "Golden Parachutes."
(d) The "Flying Dutchmen."

12. For how many days does John Roebling suffer before he finally dies?
(a) 21 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 33 days.

13. Which political party does Tweed align himself with in the novel?
(a) The Republican Party.
(b) The Independent Party.
(c) The Green Party.
(d) The Democrat Party.

14. 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.

15. What is the name of the party John joins after Johanna's death?
(a) The Party of Mourning.
(b) The Bridge Party.
(c) The Party of Dreams.
(d) The Black Party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?

3. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of John Roebling's sons?

4. How might Kingsley describe his desire to become a well-known politician in New York?

5. How does Washington Roebling feel about having to speak for his father at meetings?

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