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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?
(a) 30 seconds.
(b) 90 seconds.
(c) 60 seconds.
(d) 120 seconds.

2. What did the Wright brothers decide after contacting their first prospect?
(a) Sell the plane to whoever wanted it.
(b) Sell the plane only to americans.
(c) Make the plane a military secret.
(d) Stop selling the plane.

3. How many years did Langley spend testing models before choosing a design?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 10.

4. Where did George Cayley live?
(a) Britain.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Sweden.

5. When was the first bridge across the Missouri built?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1869.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1868.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Wright brothers contact their family member at the end of Chapter 6?

2. What does Wilbur say he lost because of his brother?

3. When did the Wright brothers return to Kitty Hawk next?

4. What was Wilbur's main role in the new company?

5. Who took the blame for the crash in a letter to Katherine?

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