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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?
(a) October 7, 1903.
(b) October 27, 1903.
(c) October 12, 1903.
(d) October 17, 1903.

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

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

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

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 Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

2. What was Lilienthal referred to as according to Chapter 3?

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

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

5. When did Lilienthal die?

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