Excerpt from the Brooklyn Bridge: New York's Graceful Connection

What does the phrase "snatching up" (paragraph 3) suggest about John Roebling's iron cables?

• They sold quickly.

• They were inexpensive.

• They lasted a long time.

• They pulled a lot of weight.

Which paragraph does the photo of the Brooklyn Bridge best support?

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 4

• paragraph 7

• paragraph 8

What do paragraphs 7 and 10 most contribute to the article?

• They introduce different opinions about the bridge.

• They outline the long process involved in planning, paying for, and constructing the bridge.

• They highlight the concerns people had about the appearance of the bridge.

• They describe the disagreements people had about where the bridge should be built.

What effect did the winter of 1866-67 have on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge?

• The weather caused people to go to Brooklyn because they thought it was safer there.

• The weather caused ferry service to stop, making more people decide the bridge was a good idea.

• The weather made more people go to New York to find work and to shop.

• The weather made more people want to leave the area, making the mayor decide the bridge was necessary.

What does the phrase "graceful connection" in the title suggest about the Brooklyn Bridge?

• A) The bridge is elegant and aesthetically pleasing.

• B) The bridge is weak and fragile.

• C) The bridge is difficult to access.

• D) The bridge is a temporary structure.

Which literary device is used in the phrase "New York's Graceful Connection"?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the primary theme of the excerpt from "Brooklyn Bridge: New York's Graceful Connection"?

• A) The architectural challenges of building the bridge.

• B) The economic impact of the bridge on New York.

• C) The aesthetic beauty and cultural significance of the bridge.

• D) The political debates surrounding the bridge's construction.

In the context of the excerpt, what does the word "excerpt" mean?

• A) A short extract from a text.

• B) A complete book or article.

• C) A summary of a text.

• D) A review of a text.

Which sentence structure is predominantly used in the excerpt?

• A) Simple sentences

• B) Compound sentences

• C) Complex sentences

• D) Compound-complex sentences

What is the tone of the excerpt from "Brooklyn Bridge: New York's Graceful Connection"?

• A) Critical

• B) Nostalgic

• C) Admiring

• D) Indifferent