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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following adjectives best describes William Tweed's business style?
(a) Philanthropic.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Honest.
(d) Crooked.
2. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe John Roebling by his fellow townsfolk?
(a) An inventor.
(b) A hero.
(c) An artist.
(d) A free-thinker.
3. What are "The Eagle" and "The Union?"
(a) Secret code names.
(b) Suggestions for bridge names.
(c) Ferry boats.
(d) Newspapers.
4. Which of the following is a nickname for Brooklyn?
(a) The City of Rainbows.
(b) The City of Churches.
(c) The City of Love.
(d) The City of Rivers.
5. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Unreliable.
(c) Inconvenient.
(d) Dangerous.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following diseases eventually kills John Roebling?
2. What is Washinton Roebling's nickname?
3. How is Colonel Washington related to John A. Roebling?
4. Over what river is the first suspension bridge ever built?
5. How might Kingsley describe his desire to become a well-known politician in New York?
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