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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) 11th century.
(b) 14th century.
(c) 12th century.
(d) 13th century.

2. How many manufacturers were able to provide an engine to the Wright's specifications?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) None.

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

4. Who was offered the right to the Wrights' plane first?
(a) Federal Express.
(b) The U.S. Post Office.
(c) The Pony Express.
(d) The U.S. War Department.

5. Where did the Wright brothers have permission to test the plane?
(a) The Smith's Property.
(b) The Markus Estate.
(c) Huffman Prairie.
(d) The Crowman Field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers know they wouldn't do at the start of Chapter 6?

2. How long was Wilbur's flight around the Huffman Prairie on November 9th?

3. What did the Wright brothers do when they returned home?

4. What did the Wright brothers do on sunny days at Kill Devil Hills?

5. How many full size gliders did Cayley build?

(see the answer key)

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