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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers have in common in adulthood?
(a) They didn't drink, smoke or get married.
(b) They were attracted to the same kind of women.
(c) They were both blonde with blue eyes.
(d) They both liked the same kind of music.

2. Where was the plane built?
(a) In a seamstress shop.
(b) In a bicycle shop.
(c) In a boat shop.
(d) In a car repair shop.

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

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

5. What were the Wright brothers operating?
(a) A bike shop.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A car repair shop.
(d) A childcare center.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did the flight witnessed by Amos Root take place?

2. What did the Wright brothers out-rival according to Root's article?

3. What was the profession of the Wright's brothers' father?

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

5. What did the Wright brothers use a tombstone for?

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