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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did C.A. Lindbergh come to the U.S. from?
(a) Norway.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Germany.

2. What was the local time when Lindbergh touched down in Paris?
(a) 2:39 am.
(b) 10:22 pm.
(c) 4:42 am.
(d) 2:51 pm.

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

4. How does Denenberg describe Lindbergh in front of cameras?
(a) Camera-shy.
(b) Photogenic.
(c) Hostile.
(d) A publicity hog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the flyers who set out for the Orteig prize before Lindbergh?

2. Who was Harry Knight?

3. When did Charles Lindbergh acquire his own plane?

4. How would you describe the crowd that came to see Lindbergh take off for Europe?

5. When did Lindbergh make his transatlantic flight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Denenberg describe Lindbergh's love of mechanical things?

2. How was Lindbergh's decision about where to put the fuel tank unconventional?

3. What did Lindbergh find when he arrived in Paris?

4. What was Lindbergh's nickname, and how did he feel about it?

5. Describe the crowds that were present for Lindbergh's departure.

6. Where did Lindbergh go after his arrival in Paris?

7. What was the Orteig prize?

8. What obstacle did Lindbergh have to overcome off the coast of Nova Scotia?

9. What offers were made to Lindbergh, and how did he respond to them?

10. What was the childhood experience that left a long-lasting impression on Charles Lindbergh?

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