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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the Wright brothers go without flying after 1905 according to Chapter 8?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. What drawback did Huffman Prairie have?
(a) It was flat.
(b) It was hilly.
(c) It was swampy.
(d) It was small.

3. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?
(a) A toy helicopter.
(b) A toy hot air balloon.
(c) A toy boat.
(d) A toy plane.

4. What replaced skids?
(a) Inflatable couchin.
(b) A flat bottom.
(c) Planks.
(d) Wheels.

5. How did the brothers decide who was going to pilot the new plane?
(a) They strong-armed it.
(b) They tossed a coin.
(c) They chose the one with the more experience.
(d) They chose by age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristics did the Wright brothers want for their engine?

2. How long did the press say it would take for men to fly?

3. When did the Wright brothers start working at Huffman Prairie?

4. How many manufacturers were able to provide an engine to the Wright's specifications?

5. Who salvaged the Wrights brothers' kites?

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