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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Roebling rubbed down with to return his circulation?
(a) Tea and Butter.
(b) Sugar and Lime.
(c) Hemp and Cloves.
(d) Salt and Whiskey.

2. In which of the following school subjects does Tweed excel?
(a) Science.
(b) Literature.
(c) Math.
(d) History.

3. Where is John working at the time of Johanna's death?
(a) In Pittsburgh.
(b) In Cincinatti.
(c) In Chicago.
(d) In Detroit.

4. Which of the following is another name for "The Bends?"
(a) Roebling disease.
(b) Tunnel disease.
(c) Bridge disease.
(d) Caisson disease.

5. What are "The Eagle" and "The Union?"
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Secret code names.
(c) Suggestions for bridge names.
(d) Ferry boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following names is NOT one of the engineers who attempts to build a bridge in this chapter?

2. In what country is John Roebling born?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT one of Emily's neighbors on Columbia Heights?

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

5. What type of business does John Roebling start from scratch?

(see the answer key)

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