Brooklyn becomes available, henceforth, as a place of residence to thousands, to whom the ability to reach their places of business without interruption from fog and ice is of paramount importance. . . . Incident to this is the opportunity it gives for rapid communication.

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

What opinions could someone form about the Brooklyn Bridge after reading this text? Check all that apply.

People are likely to start moving to Brooklyn.
Building the bridge was a good idea.
The bridge will make it hard for people to communicate with Brooklyn.
The bridge was probably built to get rid of fog and ice.
Commuting to work will probably become easier for people on both sides.

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Based on the text provided, the following opinions could be formed about the Brooklyn Bridge:

  1. People are likely to start moving to Brooklyn.
  2. Building the bridge was a good idea.
  3. Commuting to work will probably become easier for people on both sides.

The other options do not align with the sentiments expressed in the text:

  1. The bridge will make it hard for people to communicate with Brooklyn. (This is contrary to the expressed benefit of rapid communication.)
  2. The bridge was probably built to get rid of fog and ice. (The bridge's purpose is to facilitate travel, not to eliminate fog and ice.)
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