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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many drawings are sent to be cleaned?
(a) 1,000
(b) 175
(c) 65
(d) 15

2. When did Lindbergh land in Paris?
(a) May 21, 1927
(b) June 25, 1927
(c) July 4, 1947
(d) May 21, 1937

3. What is the name of Humboldt's book that inspired Charles Darwin and others?
(a) My Life with Plants
(b) Jungle Stories
(c) Hot, Humid Horticulture
(d) Personal Narrative

4. Agassiz becomes American's premiere _______________.
(a) naturalist
(b) painter
(c) filmmaker
(d) sculptor

5. Humboldt and Bonpland explored the New World colonies of which country?
(a) Spain
(b) Great Britain
(c) France
(d) Italy

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to aviation, at what other skill do the aviators excel?

2. What is Harriet's nickname?

3. Who is Alexander von Humboldt?

4. Who was the New York governor who attended the bridge opening?

5. Who sells the idea for the project to civic leaders in 1882?

(see the answer key)

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