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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ferdinand de Lesseps is from a family entrenched in the diplomatic services, which he enters at age 19, and he becomes interested in construction of canals when?
(a) In the late 1830s while posted in Venice.
(b) In the 1840s while posted in Prussia.
(c) In the late 1820s while posted in Holland.
(d) In the 1830s while posted in Egypt.

2. Before leaving Panama for New York en route to Paris, Ferdinand de Lesseps dismisses all talk regarding the deadly jungle climate and maintains what about the task?
(a) It will be easier than Suez.
(b) It will be more difficult than Suez.
(c) It will be no harder than Suez.
(d) It will be easier than Suez, but take longer.

3. Some mortality estimates go up to 75% among French immigrants and beds are reported to be at such a premium that the dying have been placed where?
(a) On the railway platform to await a train to the cemetary when they die.
(b) Outside the hospital on the ground.
(c) On the floor in the basement.
(d) In coffins to await their end.

4. Beyond maps and plans, what is Lieutenant Lucien Napoleon Bonaparte Wyse refused access to in 1878?
(a) A meeting with Admiral Daniel Ammen.
(b) A forum with Vice Admiral T. J. Miller.
(c) A conference with Dr. Christian Francis Stephenson.
(d) An interview with Commandant Harold O. McDonald.

5. Why is it nearly impossible in the early stages of canal construction to maintain an adequate work force?
(a) Language differences.
(b) High death toll.
(c) Frequent turnover.
(d) High illness rate.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Hero" is a reference to the esteem surrounding Ferdinand de Lesseps at what point in history?

2. What results from the six-month expedition led by Lieutenant Lucien Napoleon-Bonaparte Wyse that leaves France in early November of 1876?

3. Which delegate to the 1879 Congris International d'Ytudes du Canal Interocyanique in Paris takes into consideration the deadly climate of Panama?

4. After forming his private investment syndicate, Ferdinand de Lesseps next obtains the Wyse Concession when he purchases the Turr Syndicate for $2 million to be paid how?

5. Once digging the "Great Trench" starts at Emperador on January 20, 1882, it moves how quickly?

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