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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Denenberg describe Lindbergh in front of cameras?
(a) Photogenic.
(b) Hostile.
(c) A publicity hog.
(d) Camera-shy.

2. What other trick would Lindbergh do while barnstorming?
(a) Jump from one plane to another.
(b) Mock-dogfights.
(c) Hang from the wing by a strap.
(d) Aerial acrobatics.

3. Who were Lindbergh's competitors funded by?
(a) Governments.
(b) The flyers themselves.
(c) Corporations.
(d) Cities.

4. When was Charles Lindbergh's first flight?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1922.
(c) 1907.
(d) 1917.

5. What goal did Lindbergh ask the manufacturers to aim for with The Spirit of St. Louis?
(a) As fast as possible.
(b) As light as possible.
(c) As sleek as possible.
(d) As strong as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lindbergh nearly die from his stunt?

2. Where did Lindbergh take The Spirit of St. Louis on its first flight?

3. What limitation would Lindbergh's placement for the fuel tank introduce?

4. What did Lindbergh fly without, on his transatlantic flight?

5. How would you describe the crowd that came to see Lindbergh take off for Europe?

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