The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Test | Final Test - Easy

Russell Freedman
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 107 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Test | Final Test - Easy

Russell Freedman
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 107 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many flights did Wilbur make in Camp D'Auvours?
(a) Over 25.
(b) Over 100.
(c) Over 500.
(d) Over 1000.

2. What was the wing span of the Wright brothers' largest glider after running their wing experiments?
(a) 22 feet.
(b) 62 feet.
(c) 32 feet.
(d) 42 feet.

3. How many manufacturers were able to provide an engine to the Wright's specifications?
(a) None.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 6.

4. How long was Wilbur's flight around the Huffman Prairie on November 9th?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 25 minutes.
(d) 35 minutes.

5. Why were the customers of the bike shop forced to wait outside the shop?
(a) The brothers wanted to keep their work a secret.
(b) The brothers where using dangerous chemical.
(c) The customers were afraid of the plane.
(d) The Wright brothers took over most of the shop for their plane project.

6. Why was the testing of the Wrights' new glider postponed from August to September?
(a) They had to wait for good weather.
(b) They had to wait for the glider.
(c) They had to assemble the glider.
(d) They had to rebuild their shelter.

7. What did the first prospect of the Wright brothers do?
(a) They asked for a plane capable of dropping bombs.
(b) They asked for a free loan for a few months.
(c) They turned them down.
(d) They bought 5.

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

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

10. When was the Flyer III built?
(a) 1905.
(b) 1906.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1909.

11. When did the U.S. Signal Corps sign a contract with the Wright brothers?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1907.
(d) 1910.

12. How long after their flight did Wilbur and Orville contact a family member?
(a) The next day.
(b) 2 days after.
(c) 4 days after.
(d) 12 days after.

13. How many times was Wilbur able to circle the Huffman prairie on November 9th?
(a) 10 times.
(b) 4 times.
(c) Twice.
(d) 8 times.

14. How long did the flights in August last?
(a) Twelve mailes.
(b) A quarter of a mile.
(c) 100 feet.
(d) A mile.

15. What did people around Huffman Prairie begin to take notice of in late 1905?
(a) Strange accidents.
(b) Large planes flying overhead.
(c) Flying saucers.
(d) Military officials coming and going.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would the Wright brothers have a clear conscience?

2. Why did the Wright Brothers have to build a new frame for the powered aircraft?

3. What would need to be done to solve the problem of the awry flights?

4. What did the Wright brothers do on rainy days at Kill Devil Hills?

5. What did the Wright brothers do when they returned home?

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