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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Wilbur when he sent the letter to his brother?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Britain.

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

3. What happened during the two times reporters came to see the Wright brothers fly?
(a) One of the journalists was killed.
(b) The journalist asked for a free tour to write a story.
(c) The plane did not take off.
(d) The plane crash.

4. How did Wilbur take the answer of its first prospect?
(a) Well.
(b) He was estatic.
(c) Poorly.
(d) He did not care.

5. What does Wilbur say he lost because of his brother?
(a) His visa.
(b) His plane.
(c) Fame.
(d) The right to fly.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first coast-to-coast flight across the U.S. made?

2. When was the Flyer III built?

3. What did Bishop Wright write after receiving the telegram from his sons in Chapter 7?

4. How fast was the plane for the U.S. Signal Corp made by the Wright brothers supposed to fly?

5. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?

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