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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1896.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1898.

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

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

5. How was the Wrights' glider sent to Kitty Hawk?
(a) By horse carriage.
(b) By car.
(c) By train.
(d) By plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Wright brothers operating?

2. What education did the Wright brothers have?

3. Who did Wilbur contact to get information to choose a test location?

4. What was Orville's temperament?

5. When did Da Vinci live?

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