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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 basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

2. What were the Wright brothers operating?
(a) A car repair shop.
(b) A bike shop.
(c) A childcare center.
(d) A newspaper.

3. When did Lilienthal die?
(a) 1893.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1896.
(d) 1899.

4. Why did Icarus' wings fail?
(a) He tried to plung in the water.
(b) He tried to take on too much weight.
(c) He flew too close to the sun.
(d) He tried to go to fast.

5. How much did the U.S. Army give Langley to continue his work on planes?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $ 40,000.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $ 30,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Orville and Wilbur do together as children according to Chapter 2?

2. Who did Root compare the Wright brothers to in his articles?

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

4. How far did Amos Root travel to see the flying machine in Chapter 1?

5. When was Ed Sines promoted as manger of the bike shop?

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