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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Benedictine monk Eilmer live?
(a) 12th century.
(b) 13th century.
(c) 14th century.
(d) 11th century.

2. Where was the new motorized glider assembled?
(a) In Ohio.
(b) Kill Devil Hills.
(c) In Maine.
(d) Boston.

3. When was the first bridge across the Missouri built?
(a) 1868.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1869.
(d) 1865.

4. When did the Wright brothers return to Kitty Hawk next?
(a) Summer 1901.
(b) Summer 1904.
(c) Summer 1903.
(d) Summer 1902.

5. How many wing models did the Wright brothers test?
(a) 250.
(b) 200.
(c) 350.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Wilbur's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

2. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?

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

4. How long did the press say it would take for men to fly?

5. How many of the Wrights' flights went awry with their largest glider?

(see the answer key)

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