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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the profession of the Wright's brothers' father?
(a) A mechanic.
(b) A bishop.
(c) A bike repair man.
(d) A printer.

2. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?
(a) 14.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

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

4. Where is Kitty Hawk located?
(a) New York.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Maine.

5. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?
(a) 15 to 30 mph average.
(b) 5 to10 mph average.
(c) 10 to 20 mph average.
(d) 25 to 50 mph average.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Icarus' father?

2. How many basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?

3. What birds did the Wright brothers study to design what they thought was imperative to successful flight?

4. How far did Amos Root travel to see the flying machine in Chapter 1?

5. How many bike shops did the brothers have by 1899?

(see the answer key)

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