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The Shortest Path

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Question 1

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What is the author's purpose in writing this story?

To make the reader feel bad for those living in the 1800's who had to cross the river.

To encourage the reader to become an architect who builds bridges.

To inform readers about architects who failed in building bridges.

To inform readers about how Staten Island and Brooklyn were connected.

Question 2

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Why did the author include details about the different times they planned to solve the problem?

To show that architects fail at their jobs.

To illustrate how hard it can be to solve a problem.

To create a sense that building a bridge is not only difficult, but costly.

To tell how angry and annoyed the people of both cities were.

Question 3

3.

What message does the author want to convey?

Success requires money and lots of it.

Challenges can be overcome with perseverance and the right people.

Avoid making difficult choices.