Brooklyn Bridge

Which two boroughs does Brooklyn Bridge connect?

• Brooklyn

• Queens

• Manhattan

• Bronx

Who started to build the bridge?

• Emily Roebling

• John Augustus Roebling

• Washington Roebling

When did they start building the bridge?

• in 1869

• in 1833

• in 1883

In what year was the bridge finished?

John Roebling was injured while working on the bridge and

• had to use a wheelchair after the accident.

• died from his injuries.

• walked on crutches the rest of his life.

• recovered and went on to finish the bridge.

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When Washington Roebling got sick who took over supervising the building of the bridge?

• his brother Charles.

• his son John Roebling II

• the mayor New York.

• his wife Emily.

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