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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How successful was Lindbergh at keeping to his strict schedule?
(a) He made every stop on time.
(b) He was routinely a few hours behind schedule.
(c) He was only late at one stop, and only because of fog.
(d) He got days behind almost from the start.

2. When was Charles Lindbergh born?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1907.

3. What did Lindbergh see in the cockpit in the 22nd hour?
(a) Ice forming.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Apparitions.
(d) Insects.

4. How would you describe the crowd that came to see Lindbergh take off for Europe?
(a) A few judges and fellow pilots.
(b) A small group and a reporter.
(c) Multitudes.
(d) A couple of friends.

5. How did Lindbergh locate the airport in Paris? He looked for the lights.
(a) He navigated to it.
(b) He was led to it by an escort.
(c) He looked for the lights.
(d) He followed the flares.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lindbergh describe his relationship with The Spirit of St. Louis?

2. What strategy did Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh adopt for going out in public?

3. What happened to Lindbergh after landing?

4. Who were Lindbergh's competition for the Orteig prize?

5. How much did it cost to built The Spirit of St. Louis?

(see the answer key)

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