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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Root compare the Wright brothers to in his articles?
(a) Fransisco de Gama.
(b) Icarus.
(c) Mark Walace.
(d) Christopher Columbus.

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

3. Where was the plane built?
(a) In a seamstress shop.
(b) In a car repair shop.
(c) In a bicycle shop.
(d) In a boat shop.

4. How long did the flight witnessed by Amos Root last?
(a) 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
(b) 4 minutes, 36 seconds.
(c) 1 minute, 36 seconds.
(d) 3 minutes, 36 seconds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What education did the Wright brothers have?

2. When was Ed Sines promoted as manger of the bike shop?

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

4. Where did George Cayley live?

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

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