Brooklyn Bridge (New York City, USA — 1883) — Questions and answers

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What did John A. Roebling's original design for the bridge include that was later scrapped?

Choices

  1. A) A giant statue of an eagle
  2. B) Lavish Gothic arches at the entrances ✓
  3. C) A special lane for horse-drawn carriages
  4. D) A large observation deck

Answer: B) Lavish Gothic arches at the entrances

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What tragic accident happened to John A. Roebling at the beginning of the bridge's construction?

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  1. A) He fell into the East River.
  2. B) A ferry crushed his foot. ✓
  3. C) He was hit by a falling beam.
  4. D) He caught a severe cold.

Answer: B) A ferry crushed his foot.

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Who stepped in to help Washington Roebling after he became sick from caisson disease?

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  1. A) A new chief engineer
  2. B) His wife, Emily Warren Roebling ✓
  3. C) His best friend
  4. D) A team of doctors

Answer: B) His wife, Emily Warren Roebling

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In what year was the Brooklyn Bridge finally completed?

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  1. A) 1869
  2. B) 1883 ✓
  3. C) 1900
  4. D) 1875

Answer: B) 1883

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How was Emily Warren Roebling's important role in the bridge's construction recognized in later years?

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  1. A) She was given a new job.
  2. B) A plaque was dedicated in her honor. ✓
  3. C) She wrote a book about the bridge.
  4. D) She became the mayor.

Answer: B) A plaque was dedicated in her honor.

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What does the Brooklyn Bridge symbolize today?

Choices

  1. A) An old, forgotten structure
  2. B) A simple walkway across the river
  3. C) New York City and American ingenuity ✓
  4. D) A place for boats to dock

Answer: C) New York City and American ingenuity

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