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

2. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?
(a) Propulsion.
(b) Control and balance.
(c) Tracking.
(d) Radio transmissions.

3. How old was Bishop Wright when he died?
(a) 65.
(b) 59.
(c) 88.
(d) 90.

4. When was Amos Root's article published?
(a) January 10, 1905.
(b) January 1, 1905.
(c) January 11, 1905.
(d) January 12, 1905.

5. What birds did the Wright brothers study to design what they thought was imperative to successful flight?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Buzzards.
(c) Owls.
(d) Bats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Orville's temperament?

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

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

4. How much did the U.S. Army give Langley to continue his work on planes?

5. What were the Wright brothers operating?

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