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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What goal did Lindbergh ask the manufacturers to aim for with The Spirit of St. Louis?
(a) As fast as possible.
(b) As light as possible.
(c) As strong as possible.
(d) As sleek as possible.

2. Where did the Lindberghs move to?
(a) Portugal.
(b) England.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

3. What had Lindbergh brought with him on account of this worry?
(a) Identification papers.
(b) Letters of introduction.
(c) Money.
(d) A pistol.

4. What was the result of the controversy?
(a) Air mail became a federal service.
(b) Air mail contracts were bid on first.
(c) Air mail was regulated.
(d) Air mail remained privatized.

5. What limitation would Lindbergh's placement for the fuel tank introduce?
(a) Increased drag.
(b) Increased weight.
(c) Reduced forward vision.
(d) Increased danger of fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was The Spirit of St. Louis built?

2. What does Denenberg say Lindbergh received in the mail after returning to the U.S.?

3. Products did Lindbergh endorse?

4. Who had Lindbergh expected to meet him?

5. What was the Orteig prize for?

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