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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the customers of the bike shop forced to wait outside the shop?
(a) The Wright brothers took over most of the shop for their plane project.
(b) The brothers where using dangerous chemical.
(c) The customers were afraid of the plane.
(d) The brothers wanted to keep their work a secret.

2. How far was the plane for the U.S. Signal Corp made by the Wright brothers supposed to fly?
(a) 400 miles.
(b) 125 miles.
(c) 150 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

3. What were the Wright brothers afraid of according to Chapter 8?
(a) Having a fair price for their plane.
(b) People using planes to wage war.
(c) People crashing.
(d) People stealing their invention.

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

5. How many flights did Wilbur make in Camp D'Auvours?
(a) Over 500.
(b) Over 25.
(c) Over 100.
(d) Over 1000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Orville's temperament?

2. What does Bishop Wright compare his inseparable sons to?

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

4. When was the airmail service put in place?

5. What was Wilbur's temperament?

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