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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month did Lindbergh fly to Paris from New York?
(a) September.
(b) May.
(c) July.
(d) February.

2. Why did Lindbergh keep to a strict timetable?
(a) To show that aviation could be reliable.
(b) To finish the tour as quickly as possible.
(c) To return to Washington D.C. for a ceremony.
(d) To start a new project together.

3. Why did Lindbergh leave from this airport?
(a) It had a long runway.
(b) It would help protect him from publicity.
(c) It was paved.
(d) It was furthest east.

4. Who else did reporters visit because of their interest in Lindbergh?
(a) His mother.
(b) His flying teachers.
(c) His children.
(d) His grandparents.

5. Where did Lindbergh take The Spirit of St. Louis on its first flight?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Washington D.C.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What goal did Lindbergh ask the manufacturers to aim for with The Spirit of St. Louis?

3. What drew Lindbergh to the facility where he learned to fly?

4. How does Denenberg describe Lindbergh in front of cameras?

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

(see the answer key)

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