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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Lilienthal glider look like?
(a) Sparrow wings.
(b) Owl wings.
(c) Falcon wings.
(d) Bat wings.

2. When was Ed Sines promoted as manger of the bike shop?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1893.
(c) 1894.
(d) 1892.

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

4. What was the profession of the Wright's brothers' father?
(a) A printer.
(b) A bike repair man.
(c) A mechanic.
(d) A bishop.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many siblings did the Wright brothers have?

3. How many basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?

4. How much did the U.S. Army give Langley to continue his work on planes?

5. When was Wilbur born?

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