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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas Pope call the bridge that would one day join Manhattan to Brooklyn?
(a) The Bridge of Dreams.
(b) The Bridge Spectacular.
(c) The Great Bridge.
(d) The Rainbow Bridge.

2. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe John Roebling by his fellow townsfolk?
(a) An inventor.
(b) An artist.
(c) A hero.
(d) A free-thinker.

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

4. How many copies of the committee's formal approval of the Brooklyn Bridge are made and circulated?
(a) 5.
(b) 50.
(c) 500.
(d) 5,000.

5. How does Washington Roebling feel about having to speak for his father at meetings?
(a) He feels utterly confused.
(b) He feels somewhat nervous, but overcomes it.
(c) He feels completely at ease.
(d) He feels completely terrified.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two substances are used to build the towers that hold the Brooklyn Bridge?

2. Where is John working at the time of Johanna's death?

3. How many cables does Roebling suggest could hold the Brooklyn Bridge?

4. What does John A. Roebling do for a living?

5. What does John set out to do when he moves to America?

(see the answer key)

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