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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lindbergh embark on in late summer 1927?
(a) A trip to South America.
(b) A tour to promote aviation.
(c) A new aviation company.
(d) A trip to China.

2. How far was the first powered flight?
(a) 120 feet.
(b) 1,200 yards.
(c) 120 miles.
(d) 12 miles.

3. What was the estimate of the size of the crowd that saw Lindbergh land?
(a) Between 60,000 and 70,000.
(b) Between 10,000 and 20,000.
(c) Between 20,000 and 100,000.
(d) Between 25 and 30 people.

4. Where did Lindbergh greet a crowd after sleeping in Paris?
(a) The U.S. Embassy.
(b) Le Bourget.
(c) The Louvre.
(d) The Eiffel Tower.

5. How successful was Lindbergh at keeping to his strict schedule?
(a) He got days behind almost from the start.
(b) He was only late at one stop, and only because of fog.
(c) He was routinely a few hours behind schedule.
(d) He made every stop on time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Lindbergh estimated to have earned as a result of his transatlantic flight?

2. Who backed Lindbergh financially?

3. Products did Lindbergh endorse?

4. In what month did Lindbergh fly to Paris from New York?

5. How does Denenberg explain Lindbergh's feelings about his nickname?

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