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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. What river does Emily Warren grow up on?

2. In a glowing report in "The Eagle" about bridge construction, who is the only member of the project management left out of the article?

3. What is the nickname of New York Mayor John Kelly?

4. How many anchor bars hold the Brooklyn Bridge together?

5. How much deeper are the caissons on the Manhattan side of the bridge than on the Brooklyn side?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What symptoms of the Bends does Dr. Smith encounter during his research of the disease?

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

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

6. What lifestyle does Dr. Smith notice of the men living in the tenements near the construction site?

7. What happens during the "rope fall" of 1878?

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

9. What argument do Roebling and Hewitt find themselves in over the wire contract?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roebling overcame a difficult childhood in order to find himself as a successful engineer in America. Describe the childhood Roebling grew up in, and what his aspirations were as a child. Then, briefly explain how Roebling found himself in America, and under what circumstances he became an engineer.

Essay Topic 2

Roebling's relationship with Johanne was one that went through many phases during their time together. Create a time line of events that were important in Roebling's relationship with his wife. Then, explain how Johanne's death altered the way Roebling viewed the world, and his career.

Essay Topic 3

While he was ill, Emily Roebling stood up and single-handedly saved production of the Brooklyn Bridge. Describe how Emily, who had no engineering experience, managed to maintain production of the bridge. Then, explain how the media felt about Emily's newfound power, and Emily's reaction the paper's speculations.

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