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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 Lilienthal die?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1893.
(d) 1896.

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

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

4. Who salvaged the Wrights brothers' kites?
(a) The town sheriff.
(b) A fisherman.
(c) The store clerk.
(d) The postmaster.

5. When did Wilbur arrive in Kitty Hawk?
(a) September 13, 1900.
(b) September 3, 1900.
(c) September 30, 1900.
(d) September 23, 1900.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Wright brothers have permission to test the plane?

2. Where was Wilbur born?

3. What was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

4. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?

5. Why did Orville drop out of high school?

(see the answer key)

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