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

2. As the bridge nears completion, how do young trustees feel about Roebling?

3. How long does it take the cable car to cross the East River?

4. What is Theodore Cooper hired to investigate at the bridge site?

5. Who demands that all committee members be banned from entering their companies into the wire contract competition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was work like for the men who first began construction on the Brooklyn footbridge?

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

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

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

5. What happens on Thanksgiving day during the time the wires are being strung up?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Emily and Washington Roebling's lives changed drastically at the completion of the bridge. Briefly describe the life both Emily and Washington led in the years after the bridge's completion until their deaths. Then, argue whether or not you believe these accomplishments would have been possible without the success of the bridge behind them.

Essay Topic 2

The news media played a large role in shaping the way the public viewed the bridge. Create a time line of headlines that were prominently featured in the text. Then, explain how two of these major headlines affected the way the public viewed the Brooklyn Bridge.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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