AD3 Reading Quiz Day22

What was the main purpose of the Brooklyn Bridge?

• To connect Manhattan Island to Staten Island.

• To connect Brooklyn to Manhattan Island.

• To connect Queens to the Bronx.

• To connect Manhattan to New Jersey.

Who designed the Brooklyn Bridge?

• Washington A. Roebling

• John A. Roebling

• Emily Roebling

• Chester A. Arthur

How did John A. Roebling die?

• He died from tetanus after being bitten by a snake.

• He died from a fall while constructing the Brooklyn Bridge.

• He was fatally injured by a boat and later died of tetanus.

• He died of old age.

What caused compression sickness among the workers during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge?

• Collapses and fires

• Rapid decompression from working underwater

• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures

• Overexertion and exhaustion

Who took over as chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge after John A. Roebling's death?

• Washington A. Roebling

• Emily Roebling

• Grover Cleveland

• Chester A. Arthur

How did Washington Roebling continue to oversee the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after his illness?

• He visited the construction site daily.

• He directed operations from his home with the help of his wife Emily.

• He appointed a new chief engineer to take over.

• He retired from engineering altogether.

What significant event marked the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge?

• The first ride of President Chester A. Arthur across the bridge.

• The collapse of one of the towers.

• The grand opening ceremony attended by thousands.

• Emily Roebling's symbolic ride with a rooster in her lap.