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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 Orville born?
(a) Maine.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Utha.
(d) Indiana.

2. What was the wing span of the Wright brothers' largest glider after running their wing experiments?
(a) 32 feet.
(b) 42 feet.
(c) 62 feet.
(d) 22 feet.

3. What caused frustration for the Wrights?
(a) Problems with the shaft used as wing support
(b) Prblems with the wheels shaft.
(c) Problems with the shaft used for control.
(d) Problems with the propeller shafts and transmission.

4. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?
(a) 10 to 20 mph average.
(b) 15 to 30 mph average.
(c) 5 to10 mph average.
(d) 25 to 50 mph average.

5. What education did the Wright brothers have?
(a) They were home schooled.
(b) Never went to school.
(c) College.
(d) Never finished high school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Icarus' father?

2. Why did Icarus' wings fail?

3. How did the brothers decide who was going to pilot the new plane?

4. What did the Wright brothers do on rainy days at Kill Devil Hills?

5. How long did the flight during the second trial last?

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