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The iron bridge was painted every seven years from 1890, not because the paint wore out, which it did not, but because the company's engineer believed that a bridge seen to be cared for would be trusted, and a trusted bridge would carry the traffic that paid for it. The paint was advertising.

According to the text, why was the bridge repainted every seven years?

  1. A. To make the public trust and use the bridge.Correct
  2. B. Because the paint wore out.
  3. C. Because the law required it.
  4. D. To protect the iron from rust.

Answer: A. To make the public trust and use the bridge.

A cared-for bridge is a trusted bridge.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Because the paint wore out.
The text says it did not wear out.
C. Because the law required it.
No law is mentioned.
D. To protect the iron from rust.
Rust is not mentioned.

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