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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the two approaches to studying flight in the late 1800s?
(a) Mathematical models and real models.
(b) Models and flight using animals.
(c) Models and manned gliders.
(d) Mathematical models and manned gliders.

2. Where was Orville born?
(a) Maine.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Utha.
(d) Indiana.

3. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?
(a) Radio transmissions.
(b) Control and balance.
(c) Tracking.
(d) Propulsion.

4. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?
(a) October 27, 1903.
(b) October 7, 1903.
(c) October 17, 1903.
(d) October 12, 1903.

5. What did Bishop Wright answer to the question about which of his sons was the most influential in their duo?
(a) That Orville was more influential.
(b) That Wilbur was more influential.
(c) That they were equals.
(d) That their sister Katherine was the real mastermind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?

2. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?

3. When did Lilienthal die?

4. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?

5. How long did the flight witnessed by Amos Root last?

(see the answer key)

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