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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Denenberg describe Lindbergh in front of cameras?
(a) Hostile.
(b) A publicity hog.
(c) Photogenic.
(d) Camera-shy.

2. What was the advantage of this placement for the fuel tank?
(a) It was closer to the center of gravity.
(b) It removed the need for a fuel pump.
(c) It was safer for the pilot.
(d) It was closer to the center of lift.

3. How does Denenberg say Lindbergh characterized the camera men to himself?
(a) He felt they wanted to tear him apart.
(b) He felt they were out to frame him and embarrass him.
(c) He felt they could not get enough pictures.
(d) He felt they wanted to take his place themselves.

4. What was Lindbergh's nickname?
(a) Wrong-way Lindy.
(b) Laughing Lindy.
(c) Last-minute Lindy.
(d) Lucky Lindy.

5. What route did Lindbergh fly air mail for?
(a) New York-Washington D.C.
(b) St. Louis-Chicago.
(c) Chicago-New York.
(d) San Francisco-L.A.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you describe the crowd that came to see Lindbergh take off for Europe?

2. What was the make of the first plane bought?

3. How successful was Lindbergh in his own barnstorming career?

4. How did Lindbergh keep track of fuel consumption on his flight to Paris?

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

(see the answer key)

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