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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. Which of the following is NOT a literary reference made in regards to working down the caisson?
(a) The book of Revelation.
(b) Dante's Inferno.
(c) Sisyphus.
(d) Heart of Darkness.

2. How long did it take Roebling to build the Allegheny Bridge?
(a) 23 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 5 years.

3. How long is the bridge Roebling builds across the Niagara Falls?
(a) 500 feet.
(b) 1,200 feet.
(c) 800 feet.
(d) 1,700 feet.

4. How many pastors preach at John Roebling's funeral?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Grunt.
(c) Construction Manager.
(d) Assistant Engineer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long are the shifts Roebling's men endure on a daily basis?

4. Where does Murphy graduate law school?

5. Which of the following descriptions best describes Brooklyn Mayor, Martin Kalbfleisch?

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