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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. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the bends in workers?
(a) Joint pains.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Shriveled fingers.
(d) Nausea.

2. What instrument does Washington play?
(a) The flute.
(b) The harp.
(c) The piano.
(d) The banjo.

3. What is the nickname of New York Mayor John Kelly?
(a) "Crazy John."
(b) "Kind John."
(c) "Honest John."
(d) "Wild John."

4. What is the name of the park that commemorates the inception of the Brooklyn Bridge plan?
(a) Owl Head Park.
(b) Turtle Crossing Park.
(c) Squirrel Nest Park.
(d) Deer Valley Park.

5. Who writes Roebling's letter of resignation from the bridge project?
(a) Washington Roebling.
(b) Emily Roebling.
(c) Ferdinand Roebling.
(d) Charles Roebling.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many tons of bad wire did Haigh use to build the Brooklyn Bridge before being caught?

2. Which of the following is NOT a literary reference made in regards to working down the caisson?

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

4. How many children does John and his wife Johanna have?

5. What false rumor regarding Roebling is spread through New York papers during his time in Trenton?

(see the answer key)

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