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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did it cost to built The Spirit of St. Louis?
(a) $25,000.
(b) $6,000.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $9,000.

2. How long did it take for Lindbergh to lose sight of the coast of the U.S.?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) One hour.
(d) Six hours.

3. What was at the heart of Charles Lindbergh's first machine?
(a) An airfoil.
(b) A small engine.
(c) A pulley system.
(d) A primitive computer.

4. What was Lindbergh's policy about a parachute on the transatlantic flight?
(a) He carried a very lightweight parachute.
(b) He had a parachute built for the plane in case of failure.
(c) He carried a life raft instead.
(d) He did not carry one.

5. What did Lindbergh feel about his nickname?
(a) He hated it.
(b) He adopted it himself.
(c) He resisted it.
(d) He hid behind it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Charles Lindbergh prefer to do during college?

2. What did the relative who taught Charles Lindbergh to tinker do for a career?

3. How far was the first powered flight?

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

5. Who was Harry Knight?

(see the answer key)

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