And so this Bridge is a wonder of science. But in no less degree it is a triumph of faith. . . . But the money which did these things was not the money of those who own the Bridge. The money was lent to them on the faith that these two great cities would redeem their bond.

Question

—Opening Ceremonies of the
New York and Brooklyn Bridge,
Seth Low

How do the facts in this excerpt support Low’s opinion that the bridge is “a triumph of faith”?

They show that the money for the project came from investors who believed in it.
They show that the two great cities were able to pay back the money.
They show that science was just as important as faith to the success of the project.
They show that the money came from the budget of the two cities.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: They show that the money for the project came from investors who believed in it.

This supports Low's opinion that the bridge is "a triumph of faith" because it highlights that the financial backing for the bridge relied on the trust and belief of investors in the project's success and in the ability of the two cities to repay the loan. The faith of these investors was crucial for the bridge's construction, demonstrating the important role of belief in the realization of such a monumental project.