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

2. How much did the U.S. Army give Langley to continue his work on planes?
(a) $20,000.
(b) $50,000.
(c) $ 40,000.
(d) $ 30,000.

3. Who was Ivonette according to Chapter 2?
(a) The Wright brothers' Sunday school teacher.
(b) The Wright brothers' tutor.
(c) The Wright brothers' cousin.
(d) The Wright brothers' sister.

4. How many bike shops did the brothers have by 1899?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 7.

5. What were the Wright brothers operating?
(a) A car repair shop.
(b) A bike shop.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A childcare center.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Wilbur arrive in Kitty Hawk?

3. How did the pilot steer the plane?

4. How long after Wilbur did Orville arrive in Kitty Hawk?

5. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?

(see the answer key)

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