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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 George Cayley build the first successful model gliders?
(a) 1805.
(b) 1804.
(c) 1807.
(d) 1812.

2. Why did Orville drop out of high school?
(a) To start a bike business.
(b) To start a printing business.
(c) To start a toy business.
(d) To start a plane business.

3. Why did the Wright Brothers have to build a new frame for the powered aircraft?
(a) So it was able to withstand the motor vibration and weight.
(b) They wanted to add sponsors on the frame.
(c) The glider one was too short.
(d) They wanted it to be a two person airplane.

4. When did Da Vinci live?
(a) 15th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 16th century.
(d) 11th century.

5. What caused frustration for the Wrights?
(a) Prblems with the wheels shaft.
(b) Problems with the shaft used as wing support
(c) Problems with the shaft used for control.
(d) Problems with the propeller shafts and transmission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bishop Wright compare his inseparable sons to?

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

3. What did people around Huffman Prairie begin to take notice of in late 1905?

4. How long after the first trial did the second trial take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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