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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of the Wrights' sister?
(a) Juliette.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Korina.

3. How far did Amos Root travel to see the flying machine in Chapter 1?
(a) 300 miles.
(b) 50 miles.
(c) 400 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

4. In what state did the flight witnessed by Amos Root take place?
(a) New York.
(b) Florida.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Maine.

5. Why did Orville drop out of high school?
(a) To start a bike business.
(b) To start a toy business.
(c) To start a printing business.
(d) To start a plane business.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Wilbur born?

3. When did the Wrights' mother die?

4. How many siblings did the Wright brothers have?

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

(see the answer key)

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