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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does "The Genuine Language of America" feel about on the job casualties?
(a) That they are inevitable.
(b) That they are too frequent.
(c) That they are avoidable.
(d) That they do not exist.

4. In what hemisphere of Long Island is Brooklyn located?
(a) Western.
(b) Eastern.
(c) Northern.
(d) Southern.

5. Which of the following is NOT a job Kingsley works before becoming a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Park cleaner.
(b) Sewer drainer.
(c) Street paver.
(d) Bridge builder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Brooklyn neighborhood where the elite live, overlooking the ocean?

2. What is the name of the affliction Roebling's workers suffer from after traveling deep into the water?

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

4. In what country does Washington study European bridges?

5. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of John Roebling's sons?

(see the answer key)

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