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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much was Lindbergh estimated to have earned as a result of his transatlantic flight?
(a) $100,000.
(b) $500,000.
(c) $3 million.
(d) $1 million.

2. How did Lindbergh keep track of fuel consumption on his flight to Paris?
(a) With a manual gauge.
(b) There was a window in the fuel tank.
(c) Dead reckoning.
(d) With his stopwatch.

3. Where was The Spirit of St. Louis built?
(a) New York.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) San Diego.

4. Why did Lindbergh name his plane The Spirit of St. Louis?
(a) To establish St. Louis as an aviation mecca.
(b) To honor his patron's origins.
(c) To honor his birthplace.
(d) To memorialize the pioneer spirit.

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

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

7. Why did Lindbergh nearly die from his stunt?
(a) His plane nearly hit a building.
(b) He stepped through the wing, and almost fell.
(c) His second parachute opened late.
(d) The plane he was walking over to nearly hit him.

8. Why was Lindbergh reluctant to accept this from the President?
(a) He did not want fame.
(b) He had not planned to return to the U.S.
(c) He had planned to circumnavigate the globe.
(d) He had wanted to remain anonymous.

9. What did Charles Lindbergh do while he was an air mail pilot?
(a) Crash twice.
(b) Display a talent for management.
(c) Improve air mail reliability.
(d) Perform dangerous stunts.

10. What does Denenberg say Lindbergh received in the mail after returning to the U.S.?
(a) Business proposals.
(b) Marriage proposals.
(c) Threats.
(d) Book deals.

11. What will sleep mean for Lindbergh while he is flying?
(a) Death.
(b) Rest.
(c) Rejuvenation.
(d) Peace.

12. What limitation would Lindbergh's placement for the fuel tank introduce?
(a) Increased drag.
(b) Increased weight.
(c) Reduced forward vision.
(d) Increased danger of fire.

13. What had Lindbergh brought with him on account of this worry?
(a) Money.
(b) Letters of introduction.
(c) A pistol.
(d) Identification papers.

14. What kind of crisis does Lindbergh say he had in his ninth hour of flight?
(a) Nostalgia.
(b) Sleepiness.
(c) Nausea.
(d) Desire to be on the ground.

15. What other trick would Lindbergh do while barnstorming?
(a) Jump from one plane to another.
(b) Mock-dogfights.
(c) Hang from the wing by a strap.
(d) Aerial acrobatics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lindbergh make his transatlantic flight?

2. Why did Lindbergh leave from this airport?

3. Who was Harry Knight?

4. What did Lindbergh feel about his nickname?

5. What happened to The Spirit of St. Louis after Lindbergh landed?

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