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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 did the Wright brothers refuse to give their prospect what they wanted?
(a) They wanted to be paid in advance.
(b) They were afraid of people stealing their design.
(c) They didn't think it was possible.
(d) They refused to sell the exclusivity.

2. What did people around Huffman Prairie begin to take notice of in late 1905?
(a) Strange accidents.
(b) Military officials coming and going.
(c) Large planes flying overhead.
(d) Flying saucers.

3. When was the first around the world flight made?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1923.
(d) 1915.

4. What was Wilbur's temperament?
(a) Soft spoken.
(b) Gregarious.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Hard headed.

5. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?
(a) October 27, 1903.
(b) October 17, 1903.
(c) October 12, 1903.
(d) October 7, 1903.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Orville returned to Kill Devil Hills?

2. How many times did Wilbur circle the Huffman Prairie during his 39-minute flight?

3. What did the Wright brothers decide to do about the data concerning flight?

4. What did Bishop Wright answer to the question about which of his sons was the most influential in their duo?

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

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