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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. By what year does Murphy predict the bridge will be complete?

2. On the day of its opening, at what time is the Brooklyn Bridge illuminated?

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

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

5. Which newspaper sticks by Hewitt's projections for the wire contract, even though he is not an engineer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the crowds react to the first wires being suspended from the Brooklyn Bridge?

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

4. How did Haigh succeed in getting faulty wires past the inspectors for construction?

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

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

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

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

9. How did non-ticketholders find a way to join in the celebration of the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge?

10. Why do the bridge workers go on strike in 1872.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roebling did not always have such a strong relationship with his son Washington as he did when the two were working together. Explain what Roebling's relationship with Washington was like when Washington was a boy, and what events led to the change in relationship between father and son. Then, explain how the two worked together as they were constructing "The Great Bridge."

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the end of his life, Washington Roebling withstood many different rumors about his health and mental status. Create a timeline of rumors that circulated around Roebling's health, and compare / contrast those rumors to what was really happening regarding Roebling's health.

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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