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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 coins the term "The Gigantic Spinning Machine?"
(a) The Tribune.
(b) The Eagle.
(c) The Times.
(d) The Herald.

2. Which of the following is NOT a name Roebling's project carries at some point during its process?
(a) The Roebling Project.
(b) The New York Project.
(c) The Spectacular Project.
(d) The Empire Project.

3. Which two substances are used to build the towers that hold the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Cement and Limestone.
(b) Granite and Limestone.
(c) Asphalt and Granite.
(d) Cement and Asphalt.

4. Which magazine publishes Roebling's thoughts about the East River?
(a) The Washington Post.
(b) The Wall Street Journal.
(c) The New York Tribune.
(d) The Cincinnati Times.

5. In which of the following school subjects does Tweed excel?
(a) Science.
(b) Math.
(c) History.
(d) Literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Washington Roebling at the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge?

2. Which of the following is NOT a job Kingsley works before becoming a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge?

3. What is the name of the park that commemorates the inception of the Brooklyn Bridge plan?

4. Which of the following famous people is NOT mentioned as having left the West for fame and fortune in the East?

5. Which of the following is another name for "The Bends?"

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