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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?
(a) 10 to 20 mph average.
(b) 15 to 30 mph average.
(c) 25 to 50 mph average.
(d) 5 to10 mph average.

2. What was Lilienthal referred to as according to Chapter 3?
(a) The flying man.
(b) The bat man.
(c) The flying german.
(d) The bird man.

3. Why did the Wright brothers refuse to give their prospect what they wanted?
(a) They didn't think it was possible.
(b) They refused to sell the exclusivity.
(c) They wanted to be paid in advance.
(d) They were afraid of people stealing their design.

4. What was the weight of the Wright brothers' largest glider after running their wing experiments?
(a) :ess than 90 lbs.
(b) Less than 80 lbs.
(c) Less than 120 lbs.
(d) Less than 100 lbs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Lilienthal's fatal accident did the Wright brothers fly?

2. When did the U.S. Signal Corps sign a contract with the Wright brothers?

3. What were the Wright brothers afraid of according to Chapter 8?

4. What did Bishop Wright write after receiving the telegram from his sons in Chapter 7?

5. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?

(see the answer key)

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