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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 both liked the same kind of music.
(c) They were both blonde with blue eyes.
(d) They were attracted to the same kind of women.

2. Who did Root compare the Wright brothers to in his articles?
(a) Icarus.
(b) Christopher Columbus.
(c) Mark Walace.
(d) Fransisco de Gama.

3. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?
(a) A toy hot air balloon.
(b) A toy helicopter.
(c) A toy boat.
(d) A toy plane.

4. How did the pilot steer the plane?
(a) Sitting on the upper wing.
(b) Sitting on the lower wing.
(c) Face down on the lower wing.
(d) Laying down on the upper wing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the Wrights' mother's name?

3. Where was the plane built?

4. Where was Wilbur born?

5. Who was Ivonette according to Chapter 2?

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