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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long are the shifts Roebling's men endure on a daily basis?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 15 hours.

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

3. How many men are responsible for the fire that nearly destroys the caisson?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

4. How many gallons of water are used to extinguish the fire in the caisson?
(a) 130 gallons.
(b) 13,000 gallons.
(c) 130,000 gallons.
(d) 1.3 million gallons.

5. Which of the following metals does Roebling call "the metal of the future?"
(a) Brass.
(b) Tin.
(c) Steel.
(d) Aluminum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe John Roebling by his fellow townsfolk?

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

3. In which decade is the novel "The Great Bridge" set?

4. Which of the following newspapers does NOT print a scandalous article about Tweed in their pages?

5. How much does the project to build the Brooklyn Bridge cost?

(see the answer key)

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