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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) Bat wings.
(d) Falcon wings.

2. What were Icarus' wings made of?
(a) Wax and feathers.
(b) Wax and fabric.
(c) Wood and fabric.
(d) Bones and fabric.

3. How much did the Smithsonian institution give Langley to continue his work on planes?
(a) $20,000.
(b) $40,000.
(c) $30,000.
(d) $50,000.

4. When did Da Vinci live?
(a) 19th century.
(b) 15th century.
(c) 11th century.
(d) 16th century.

5. Why did Orville drop out of high school?
(a) To start a plane business.
(b) To start a toy business.
(c) To start a bike business.
(d) To start a printing business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Wright brothers have permission to test the plane?

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

3. When was Wilbur born?

4. Where was Orville born?

5. What was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

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