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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was at the heart of Charles Lindbergh's first machine?
(a) An airfoil.
(b) A pulley system.
(c) A primitive computer.
(d) A small engine.

2. Where did the Lindberghs move to?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Portugal.
(d) England.

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

4. How does Lindbergh describe his relationship with The Spirit of St. Louis?
(a) He says that it felt like a wild animal.
(b) He says it felt like a stubborn woman.
(c) He says that it felt like an extension of his body.
(d) He says that it felt like a willful machine.

5. Who was Shorty Lynch?
(a) A parachutist.
(b) A mechanic.
(c) A barnstormer.
(d) A politician in charge of aviation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else did reporters visit because of their interest in Lindbergh?

2. What did Lindbergh think was the best way to handle the investigation?

3. What was Charles Lindbergh like as a student?

4. What did Lindbergh accept from President Coolidge?

5. How does Denenberg explain Lindbergh's feelings about his nickname?

(see the answer key)

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