VOICED : Monumento a Washington reabre sus puertas

The Washington Monument, a key landmark in the US capital, was closed for nearly three years due to significant damage from a 2011 earthquake. The damage included large cracks and stretched elevator cables, necessitating a $15 million repair funded by Congress and a patriotic philanthropist. The monument, honoring the first US president, stands as the tallest point in Washington, DC, and remains a popular tourist attraction.

Why was the Washington Monument closed to the public for almost three years?

• For routine maintenance

• To install new exhibits

• Because of a 2011 earthquake

• Due to a government shutdown

What kind of damage did the Washington Monument sustain?

• It had a fire

• It was completely destroyed

• It had large cracks and stretched elevator cables

• It was flooded

How much did the repair of the Washington Monument cost?

• $5 million

• $20 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

Who contributed to the funding of the monument's repair?

• Only the U.S. Congress

• A group of tourists

• The U.S. Congress and a philanthropist

• A local business

What is the significance of the Washington Monument in terms of its height?

• It is the tallest building in the world

• It is the tallest structure in Washington, D.C.

• It is the tallest structure in North America

• It is the tallest structure in the United States