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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the flight witnessed by Amos Root last?
(a) 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
(b) 1 minute, 36 seconds.
(c) 3 minutes, 36 seconds.
(d) 4 minutes, 36 seconds.

2. Who was Ivonette according to Chapter 2?
(a) The Wright brothers' sister.
(b) The Wright brothers' Sunday school teacher.
(c) The Wright brothers' cousin.
(d) The Wright brothers' tutor.

3. When was Ed Sines promoted as manger of the bike shop?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1893.
(d) 1894.

4. Who was piloting the flying machine Amos Root came to see in Chapter 1?
(a) Orville Wright.
(b) Amos Root.
(c) Wilbur Wright.
(d) Carl Huffman.

5. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?
(a) 90 seconds.
(b) 60 seconds.
(c) 30 seconds.
(d) 120 seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did George Cayley live?

2. What was Wilbur's temperament?

3. When was Orville born?

4. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?

5. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?

(see the answer key)

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