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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 far did Amos Root travel to see the flying machine in Chapter 1?
(a) 400 miles.
(b) 300 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

2. What did the Wright brothers out-rival according to Root's article?
(a) The Minotaur.
(b) Moby Dick.
(c) The Arabian Nights fables.
(d) Icarus.

3. What was the name of the Wrights' sister?
(a) Juliette.
(b) Korina.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Andrea.

4. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?
(a) A toy plane.
(b) A toy hot air balloon.
(c) A toy boat.
(d) A toy helicopter.

5. Where was Orville born?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Indiana.
(c) Utha.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Kitty Hawk located?

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

4. How did the pilot steer the plane?

5. When did the Wrights' mother die?

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