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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How successful was Lindbergh in his own barnstorming career?
(a) He made a fortune.
(b) His skills attracted the notice of corporate sponsors.
(c) He would have been forgotten except for his dangerous stunts.
(d) He did not make money, but he learned a lot.

4. What was Lindbergh fighting from his third through eighth hours en route to Paris?
(a) Irritation.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Stomach pains.

5. Who was Shorty Lynch?
(a) A parachutist.
(b) A mechanic.
(c) A barnstormer.
(d) A politician in charge of aviation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Erold Bahl?

2. What did have to do in the 14th hour to set things to rights again?

3. How does Denenberg say Lindbergh characterized the camera men to himself?

4. What route did Lindbergh fly air mail for?

5. What did Charles Lindbergh do while he was an air mail pilot?

(see the answer key)

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