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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

2. When did the Wrights' mother die?
(a) 1887.
(b) 1886.
(c) 1885.
(d) 1889.

3. What was the Wrights' mother's name?
(a) Sophy.
(b) Roxanna.
(c) Susan.
(d) Michelle.

4. What are the wings in a plane used for?
(a) Support the engine.
(b) Gain lift.
(c) Stabilize the flight.
(d) Support the pilot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers use a tombstone for?

2. Who was Ivonette according to Chapter 2?

3. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?

4. What did the Wright brothers out-rival according to Root's article?

5. When did George Cayley build the first successful model gliders?

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