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

2. How many years did Langley spend testing models before choosing a design?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

3. What did the Wright brothers do on sunny days at Kill Devil Hills?
(a) Flew the 1904 glider.
(b) Flew the 1903 glider.
(c) Flew the 1902 glider.
(d) Flew the 1906 glider.

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

5. What were Icarus' wings made of?
(a) Wax and feathers.
(b) Bones and fabric.
(c) Wood and fabric.
(d) Wax and fabric.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the new motorized glider assembled?

2. What was Wilbur's temperament?

3. When did Wilbur have his first turn with the new flyer?

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

5. How was the Wrights' glider sent to Kitty Hawk?

(see the answer key)

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