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

2. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?
(a) October 27, 1903.
(b) October 17, 1903.
(c) October 7, 1903.
(d) October 12, 1903.

3. When did George Cayley build the first successful model gliders?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1805.
(c) 1804.
(d) 1807.

4. How was the Wrights' glider sent to Kitty Hawk?
(a) By car.
(b) By plane.
(c) By train.
(d) By horse carriage.

5. What was Orville's temperament?
(a) Soft spoken.
(b) Gregarious.
(c) Hard headed.
(d) Quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?

2. What was Lilienthal referred to as according to Chapter 3?

3. Where did George Cayley live?

4. What was Wilbur's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

5. Where was the plane built?

(see the answer key)

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