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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on strike, how much do the workers demand for a four-hour shift, to return to work?
(a) $5.00.
(b) $3.00.
(c) $7.00.
(d) $9.00.

2. How many weeks vacation does Kingsley take after news of his scandal breaks out in the papers?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

3. What is the name of the worker who dies from the bends within a half hour of being down in the caisson?
(a) Thomas O'Mally.
(b) Peter Frank.
(c) Francis Bender.
(d) John Myers.

4. Who do the newspapers label a quack?
(a) Murphy.
(b) Tweed.
(c) Kinsella.
(d) Barnes.

5. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?
(a) Jacob's Creek.
(b) Michael's Creek.
(c) Thomas' Creek.
(d) John's Creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the lumber company that falls under suspicion of scandal?

2. In which city is "The Biggest Bridge in the World" constructed?

3. Which system does Smith claim is most affected by the bends?

4. What is the one day of the week Roebling does not ask his men to come in for work?

5. What does Murphy claim the engineers of the Brooklyn Bridge have a license to do?

(see the answer key)

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