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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the 39-minute flight make the Flyer III?
(a) The first cargo airplane.
(b) The first practical airplane.
(c) The first commercial airplane.
(d) The first airplane to cross a field.

2. Where was the new motorized glider assembled?
(a) In Ohio.
(b) Boston.
(c) In Maine.
(d) Kill Devil Hills.

3. Who witnessed Wilbur's first flight with the flyer?
(a) Their father.
(b) Amos Root.
(c) Their sister.
(d) John Marshal of the New York Times.

4. Who was Icarus' father?
(a) Daedalus.
(b) Lapyx.
(c) Perdix.
(d) Tales.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?

3. Who was offered the right to the Wrights' plane first?

4. How long did the Wright brothers take to do their wing experiments?

5. How long was Wilbur's flight around the Huffman Prairie on November 9th?

(see the answer key)

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