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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 long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?
(a) 60 seconds.
(b) 120 seconds.
(c) 90 seconds.
(d) 30 seconds.

2. What was the Wrights' mother's name?
(a) Sophy.
(b) Roxanna.
(c) Susan.
(d) Michelle.

3. Why did Orville drop out of high school?
(a) To start a printing business.
(b) To start a plane business.
(c) To start a bike business.
(d) To start a toy business.

4. Why did Icarus' wings fail?
(a) He flew too close to the sun.
(b) He tried to take on too much weight.
(c) He tried to go to fast.
(d) He tried to plung in the water.

5. When did Da Vinci live?
(a) 11th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 15th century.
(d) 16th century.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers have in common in adulthood?

2. How many years did Langley spend testing models before choosing a design?

3. What did the monk, Eilmer, blame his crash on?

4. Where was Wilbur born?

5. How long did the press say it would take for men to fly?

(see the answer key)

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