The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Quiz

When was the Tacoma Narrows Bridge first opened to the public?

• July 1, 1938

• July 1, 1940

• July 1, 1942

• July 1, 1936

What nickname was given to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge due to its twisting and turning in the wind?

• Dancing Daisy

• Wobbling Waldo

• Galloping Gertie

• Swaying Sally

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How long after its opening did the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

• Four months and one week

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

What caused the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to collapse?

• An earthquake

• A 42-mph windstorm

• A design flaw

• A boat collision

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What does the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge represent in the history of bridge design and civil engineering?

• A minor setback

• An unimportant event

• A hallmark event

• A complete failure of engineering

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What is the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• A single suspension bridge that collapsed in 1940

• A pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait

• A series of bridges connecting multiple islands

• A historical landmark with no current functional use

When did the replacement spans of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge open?

• 1940 and 1950

• 1950 and 2007

• 2002 and 2007

• 1950 and 2002

As of their construction, how did the 1940 and 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridges rank in terms of main span length worldwide?

• They were the longest suspension bridges in the world.

• They were the second-longest suspension bridges in the world.

• They were the third-longest suspension bridges in the world.

• They did not rank among the longest suspension bridges in the world.

What significant event occurred on July 15, 2007, regarding the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• The original bridge was decommissioned.

• The new bridge opened to carry eastbound traffic.

• The 1950 bridge was reconfigured to carry westbound traffic.

• Both A and C

What materials are allowed for constructing the spaghetti bridge mentioned in the challenge?

• Spaghetti and hot glue only

• Spaghetti, hot glue, and any type of reinforcement

• Spaghetti and any kind of adhesive

• Spaghetti, hot glue, and reinforced overlap at load points

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