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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 after the first trial did the second trial take place?
(a) 12 days later.
(b) 8 days later.
(c) 15 days later.
(d) 6 days later.

2. What happened during the first test flight of the new plane?
(a) The plane land in water.
(b) The plane hit the ground.
(c) The plane flip over.
(d) The plane stall.

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

4. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

5. When was the airmail service put in place?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1918.
(d) 1923.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Icarus' wings fail?

3. Why did Orville drop out of high school?

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

5. How many wing models did the Wright brothers test?

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