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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the weight of the Wright brothers' largest glider after running their wing experiments?
(a) Less than 100 lbs.
(b) Less than 120 lbs.
(c) :ess than 90 lbs.
(d) Less than 80 lbs.

2. When did Wilbur arrive in Kitty Hawk?
(a) September 13, 1900.
(b) September 23, 1900.
(c) September 3, 1900.
(d) September 30, 1900.

3. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

4. What did the Wright brothers do on sunny days at Kill Devil Hills?
(a) Flew the 1903 glider.
(b) Flew the 1902 glider.
(c) Flew the 1904 glider.
(d) Flew the 1906 glider.

5. How much did the U.S. Army give Langley to continue his work on planes?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $ 40,000.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $ 30,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Wright brothers afraid of according to Chapter 8?

2. How was the Wrights' glider sent to Kitty Hawk?

3. How many full size gliders did Cayley build?

4. What did the Wright brothers have to design?

5. What did the Wright brothers' first prospect want from them?

(see the answer key)

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