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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the titles given to John Roeblings by the business community after his death?

2. How many gallons of water are used to extinguish the fire in the caisson?

3. What position does Washington Roebling take on his father's construction team?

4. Which river in Pennsylvania does John famously carry the canal across?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John Roebling die?

2. Why was John Roebling so devastated when his wife, Johanna, died?

3. How did the people of Brooklyn eventually come to demand the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge?

4. Why did Washington and Emily move to Germany, and how did John feel about the move?

5. What is so impressive to tourists about Roeblings bridge over Niagara Falls?

6. What stops production of the "Biggest Bridge in the World" when Roebling is constructing it in Cincinnati?

7. How was the fire in the caisson extinguished?

8. Which elements of the bridge's architecture would classify it as the largest suspension bridge in the world?

9. What lessons on love did Washington learn while away from his family?

10. What happened during the "Great Blowout" in the river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before the bridge went into production, both Manhattan and Brooklyn were excited at its prospect. Briefly describe why each city was excited about the bridge, and what they hoped to gain from its construction. Then, explain how each city's view of the bridge changed as production labored on.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the course of their lives, the relationships between John Roebling's many sons went through a variety of changes. At some points the three were working well together, and at other points the three weren't speaking. Choose two moments of relational change between the brothers and explain the onset of that change. Then, explain why the relationship between the brothers changed so frequently, and what hidden jealousies they continued to have with one another, even into their old age.

Essay Topic 3

Richard Tweed was a man with great influence in Manhattan during the time the bridge was being built. Briefly describe Tweed and his role in the community. Then, explain how Tweed affected the bridge's construction, and how he eventually fell from grace in the public eye.

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