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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the day people celebrated the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) "Bridge Day."
(b) "The Day of the Great Bridge."
(c) "The People's Day."
(d) "Roebling's Day."

2. On the day of its opening, at what time is the Brooklyn Bridge illuminated?
(a) 5:00 p.m.
(b) 12:00 noon.
(c) 7:00 a.m.
(d) 12:00 midnight.

3. How long does Roebling spend in Trenton at the advice of his doctors?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 3 months.

4. How fast will the cable cars that travel the Brooklyn Bridge travel?
(a) 30-50 mph.
(b) 20-40 mph.
(c) 50-70 mph.
(d) 60-80 mph.

5. What is the name of the company that wins the wire contract for the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Wires R Us.
(b) Roebling and Sons.
(c) The New York Wire.
(d) Chrome Steel Company.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on strike, how much do the workers demand for a four-hour shift, to return to work?

2. What future event is discussed by the old woman who retrospectively remembers the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge?

3. Of the following commuters, which has to pay the lowest bridge toll?

4. Which President is in office when the St Louis bridge is completed, and is cited in newspapers as Eads' "Old friend"?

5. Which of the following is NOT a color used in the decoration scheme for the bridge's celebration?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is life like for Washington Roebling during the three years he is forced to live in Trenton?

2. What effects does Smith see the bends has on workers circulatory systems?

3. How did Roebling celebrate his accomplishments after all his guests left his home?

4. How does Ferrington react to being chosen as the first man to cross the Brooklyn Bridge?

5. Why do the bridge workers go on strike in 1872.

6. What problem do local reporters have with the temporary footbridge put into place for workers who are "spinning" up the bridge?

7. What statements about wire and Roebling does the Herald print, even though they are not factual?

8. How does Washington resign from office, and what is his life like after his resignation?

9. How does Emily help Washington celebrate the bridge's completion?

10. How does New York City react to Roebling's request for an additional $600,000 to strengthen the bridge's trusses?

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