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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long after the first trial did the second trial take place?
(a) 12 days later.
(b) 15 days later.
(c) 6 days later.
(d) 8 days later.

3. Who was Icarus' father?
(a) Lapyx.
(b) Tales.
(c) Daedalus.
(d) Perdix.

4. Where was Orville born?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Maine.
(d) Utha.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?

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

3. What was the Wrights' mother's name?

4. How did the pilot steer the plane?

5. How long did the flight during the second trial last?

(see the answer key)

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