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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 is Roebling rubbed down with to return his circulation?

2. In what hemisphere of Long Island is Brooklyn located?

3. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Brooklyners use to describe the ferry boats they traditionally use to cross to Manhattan?

4. How many ferries commute between Manhattan and Brooklyn each day?

5. Which of the following men is NOT a subject of investigation for the Rink Committee?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Roebling combat injuries and sickness amongst his men working in the caisson?

2. How did James Eads find himself in the bridge building business?

3. What alterations are made to the Brooklyn Bridge plans in the days before its commencement?

4. Which problems stopped the initial production of "The Rainbow Bridge" in the early-1800s?

5. How did John Roebling find himself moving to America?

6. Why did John so quickly return to engineering after moving to America?

7. How was the fire in the caisson extinguished?

8. Who was Kingsley, and how did he become involved in fund raising for the Brooklyn Bridge?

9. What is "the bends" and what is its effect on Roebling's workers?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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