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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which newspaper sticks by Hewitt's projections for the wire contract, even though he is not an engineer?
(a) The Eagle.
(b) The Times.
(c) The Herald.
(d) The Tribune.

2. Which of Roebling's strange behaviors lead trustees to question his mental capabilities?
(a) He drinks heavily.
(b) He laughs through newspaper interviews.
(c) He dreses in women's clothing.
(d) He refuses to show up for meetings.

3. At what river does James Eads decide to build a bridge, directly competing for press with Washington Roebling?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Grand.
(c) St Louis.
(d) Allegheney.

4. What does John A. Roebling do for a living?
(a) He is a physicist.
(b) He is an engineer.
(c) He is dentist.
(d) He is a psychologist.

5. Which of the following is NOT a weather that slows down the spinning process on the bridge?
(a) Snow.
(b) Rain.
(c) Wind.
(d) Fog.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take Roebling to build the Allegheny Bridge?

2. How long are the shifts while digging the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge?

3. How many men are responsible for the fire that nearly destroys the caisson?

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

5. What is the nickname of New York Mayor John Kelly?

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