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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

3. Where did George Cayley live?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) Sweden.

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

5. How many basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Icarus' father?

2. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?

3. When was Wilbur born?

4. What was the magazine Amos Root published his article about the Wright's flight about?

5. What were the Wright brothers operating?

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