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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 20th.
(c) September 25th.
(d) September 15th.

2. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?
(a) 10 to 20 mph average.
(b) 5 to10 mph average.
(c) 25 to 50 mph average.
(d) 15 to 30 mph average.

3. What drawback did Huffman Prairie have?
(a) It was hilly.
(b) It was flat.
(c) It was small.
(d) It was swampy.

4. How long did the Wright brothers take to do their wing experiments?
(a) Several days.
(b) Several hours.
(c) Several weeks.
(d) Several years.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Wright brothers do when they returned home?

3. Why did the Wright brothers refuse to give their prospect what they wanted?

4. Who tried to convince the Wright brothers to fly publicly?

5. What did Bishop Wright compare his sons' reading habits to?

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