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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 was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?
(a) The vision.
(b) The enthusiasm.
(c) The mechanical skills.
(d) The mathematical skills.

2. How many siblings did the Wright brothers have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

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

4. When was Orville born?
(a) 1870.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1868.
(d) 1871.

5. What did Bishop Wright answer to the question about which of his sons was the most influential in their duo?
(a) That Wilbur was more influential.
(b) That they were equals.
(c) That Orville was more influential.
(d) That their sister Katherine was the real mastermind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Ivonette according to Chapter 2?

2. When was Amos Root's article published?

3. What were the Wright brothers operating?

4. What was the name of the Wrights' sister?

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

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