What conclusion does the narrator reach about John Henry's existence?

John Henry: Man vs. Machine

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He was a myth created by railroad workers.
He was a fictional character.
He was a character in a novel.
He was a real person who worked on the C&O Railroad tunnels.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tunnel does Scott Reynolds Nelson associate with John Henry?
Big Bend Tunnel
Holland Tunnel
Lewis Tunnel
Lincoln Tunnel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the narrator's recreation of the contest?
To test if a man could beat a steam drill
To demonstrate modern drilling techniques
To entertain the audience
To prove the steam drill was superior
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What equipment is used to represent the steam drill in the contest?
A hydraulic press
A modern jackhammer
A traditional sledgehammer
A pneumatic drill
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are the strongmen participating in the contest?
Jameson and Malcolm
Neil Miller and Scott Nelson
Chris Morman and Steve Owens
John Henry and Mike Kales
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long is the contest set to last?
35 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
45 minutes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What issue does the machine face during the contest?
It overheats
It gets clogged with dirt
It breaks down completely
It loses power
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