The Eiffel Tower

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2017

The author claims that "Gustave Eiffel had the last laugh" in paragraph 9 because -

A. the Eiffel Tower became a permanent monument in Paris
B. the Eiffel Tower made Eiffel a wealthy engineer in France
C. Eiffel found people's criticism of the Eiffel Tower amusing
D. Eiffel's design won the architectural centerpiece contest

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The correct answer is A. the Eiffel Tower became a permanent monument in Paris.

This implies that despite any initial criticism or controversy surrounding the tower, it ultimately became an iconic and enduring symbol of Paris, suggesting that Gustave Eiffel ultimately succeeded in his vision.

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