Quiz on “Galloping Gertie"

What was the official name of the bridge near Tacoma?

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Tacoma Narrows Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Galloping Gertie Bridge

Why was the bridge near Tacoma nicknamed "Galloping Gertie"?

• It was as tall as a giraffe.

• It was painted in bright colors.

• It bounced and rippled like a galloping horse.

• It was the longest bridge in the world.

What did the engineers do to ensure the bridge was safe?

• Painted it a different color

• Built and tested a model of the bridge

• Made it longer

• Added more lanes

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What happened when the wind blew on the model bridge?

• It collapsed

• It twisted back and forth

• It caught fire

• It stayed perfectly still

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What caused the bridge to collapse on November 7, 1940?

• An earthquake

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

• A fire

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Who was asked to look at what went wrong with the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Charles Ellis

• John Smith

• Robert Brown

• Michael Johnson

What nickname was given to the new bridge built ten years after the collapse?

• Strong Sally

• Sturdy Gertie

• Mighty Molly

• Tough Tina

Why did people worry about the Golden Gate Bridge after the collapse?

• It was made of wood

• It was the "big brother" of the fallen bridge

• It was under construction

• It was too short