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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 did Wilbur have his first turn with the new flyer?
(a) September 30th.
(b) September 15th.
(c) September 25th.
(d) September 20th.

2. How long after the first trial did the second trial take place?
(a) 8 days later.
(b) 6 days later.
(c) 15 days later.
(d) 12 days later.

3. What did people around Huffman Prairie begin to take notice of in late 1905?
(a) Strange accidents.
(b) Large planes flying overhead.
(c) Flying saucers.
(d) Military officials coming and going.

4. How far did Wilbur travel during his 39-minute fight?
(a) 14.5 miles.
(b) 44.5 miles.
(c) 24.5 miles.
(d) 34.5 miles.

5. How was the Wrights' glider sent to Kitty Hawk?
(a) By plane.
(b) By train.
(c) By horse carriage.
(d) By car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the wing span of the Wright brothers' largest glider after running their wing experiments?

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

3. What did the Wright brothers decide to do about the data concerning flight?

4. Why would the flyer not be considered a practical plane?

5. Who did Wilbur contact to get information to choose a test location?

(see the answer key)

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