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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 far did Wilbur travel during his 39-minute fight?
(a) 24.5 miles.
(b) 34.5 miles.
(c) 14.5 miles.
(d) 44.5 miles.

2. When was Orville born?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1868.
(c) 1870.
(d) 1871.

3. How many full size gliders did Cayley build?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

4. How long after Wilbur did Orville arrive in Kitty Hawk?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 11 days.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 10 days.

5. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?
(a) 60 seconds.
(b) 90 seconds.
(c) 120 seconds.
(d) 30 seconds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Wright brothers decide after contacting their first prospect?

3. What did the Wright brothers decide to do about the data concerning flight?

4. When did the Benedictine monk Eilmer live?

5. When did the Wright brothers arrive at Kill Devil Hills?

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