Brooklyn Bridge Construction Quiz

What was the common issue with bridges in the 19th century?

• They were too short.

• They were too expensive to build.

• They often collapsed.

• They were made of wood.

How long has the Brooklyn Bridge been a fixture of New York?

• 130 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 200 years

What was the issue with the steel wire used in the Brooklyn Bridge?

• It was too flexible.

• It was defective.

• It was too heavy.

• It was too expensive.

Who was responsible for supplying the defective steel wire?

• Washington Robing

• Jay Lloyd Hey

• John Roebling

• Emily Warren Roebling

How did Jay Lloyd Hey manage to deceive the inspectors?

• By bribing them.

• By hiding the defective wire.

• By using fake documents.

• By swapping inspected wire with defective wire.