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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the first bridge across the Missouri built?
(a) 1869.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1868.
(d) 1865.

2. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?
(a) 90 seconds.
(b) 60 seconds.
(c) 30 seconds.
(d) 120 seconds.

3. Why did Icarus' wings fail?
(a) He flew too close to the sun.
(b) He tried to plung in the water.
(c) He tried to take on too much weight.
(d) He tried to go to fast.

4. Where did George Cayley live?
(a) Sweden.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) America.

5. When did Wilbur arrive in Kitty Hawk?
(a) September 30, 1900.
(b) September 23, 1900.
(c) September 3, 1900.
(d) September 13, 1900.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would need to be done to solve the problem of the awry flights?

2. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?

3. What was the contract between the U.S. Signal Corp and the Wright brothers for?

4. How many flights did Wilbur make in Camp D'Auvours?

5. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?

(see the answer key)

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