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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the Lindberghs criticized for, by making this trip?
(a) Treason.
(b) Abandoning their son.
(c) Racism.
(d) Socialism.

2. Where was The Spirit of St. Louis built?
(a) San Diego.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) St. Louis.

3. Where did Lindbergh want to put the fuel tank?
(a) In the wing.
(b) Beneath the pilot.
(c) Behind the engine.
(d) Behind the pilot.

4. How much was Lindbergh estimated to have earned as a result of his transatlantic flight?
(a) $100,000.
(b) $1 million.
(c) $500,000.
(d) $3 million.

5. How long did Lindbergh sleep after landing?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 14 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was conventional wisdom for how to pursue the Orteig prize?

2. What happened to The Spirit of St. Louis after Lindbergh landed?

3. Who was Harry Knight?

4. What did Lindbergh fly without, on his transatlantic flight?

5. What was the estimate of the size of the crowd that saw Lindbergh land?

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