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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Benedictine monk Eilmer live?
(a) 14th century.
(b) 13th century.
(c) 11th century.
(d) 12th century.

2. How many full size gliders did Cayley build?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. Who did Root compare the Wright brothers to in his articles?
(a) Christopher Columbus.
(b) Icarus.
(c) Mark Walace.
(d) Fransisco de Gama.

4. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1896.
(c) 1897.
(d) 1898.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?

2. What was the profession of the Wright's brothers' father?

3. How was the Wrights' glider sent to Kitty Hawk?

4. Who was Icarus' father?

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

(see the answer key)

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