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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people tuned in to the ceremony where Lindbergh returned to Washington D.C.?
(a) 3 million.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 1 million.
(d) 250,000.

2. Who were Lindbergh's competition for the Orteig prize?
(a) Individual pilots.
(b) French air force pilots.
(c) Corporations.
(d) American military engineers.

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

4. What was the public's reaction to Lindbergh's manner in front of cameras?
(a) They were fascinated.
(b) They were endeared.
(c) They were incensed.
(d) They were put off.

5. What was the make of the first plane bought?
(a) A Gypsy Moth.
(b) A Wright Flyer.
(c) A Curtis Jenny.
(d) A Curtis Pusher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Lindbergh feel about his nickname?

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

4. What kind of celebration was Lindbergh treated to in New York?

5. What did Lindbergh accept from President Coolidge?

(see the answer key)

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