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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Grunt.
(c) Construction Manager.
(d) Assistant Engineer.

3. How many children does John and his wife Johanna have?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

4. Which river in New York is considered the best harbor?
(a) Hudson River.
(b) St. Lawrence River.
(c) Susquehanna River.
(d) East River.

5. What do the Bridge committee think Washington is missing from his father's spirit?
(a) His strong arms.
(b) His leadership style.
(c) His creative vision.
(d) His commanding speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which river in Pennsylvania does John famously carry the canal across?

2. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?

3. How many ferries commute between Manhattan and Brooklyn each day?

4. In what country is John Roebling born?

5. Which of the following famous people is NOT mentioned as having left the West for fame and fortune in the East?

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