The Great Bridge Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, Chapter 1

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

He is an engineer.

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

The 1870s.

3. How is Colonel Washington related to John A. Roebling?

Washington is his son.

4. What does Thomas Pope call the bridge that would one day join Manhattan to Brooklyn?

The Rainbow Bridge.

5. Which of the following is NOT a name Roebling's project carries at some point during its process?

The Spectacular Project.

6. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?

Expensive.

7. Which of the following is NOT an engineering feat Roebling cites as an example of greatness in comparison to his bridge?

The Pony Express.

8. Which of the following poets is a supporter of Roebling's bridge project?

Walt...
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