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

2. How is Blake killed?

3. Which of Roebling's strange behaviors lead trustees to question his mental capabilities?

4. Why does Roebling want to add 1,000 pounds of trusses to the Brooklyn Bridge?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the city of New York change during The Panic of 1873?

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

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

7. How did Emily Warren help keep the Brooklyn Bridge project afloat when her husband became ill?

8. How did the newspapers react to Emily's involvement in the Bridge project?

9. What happens when Low takes Roebling to court for management power?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge withstood many fierce scandals. Choose one of these scandals and explain how it came to the spotlight. Then, explain how the scandal affected construction of the bridge, and which characters were most affected by its headlines.

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