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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the testing of the Wrights' new glider postponed from August to September?
(a) They had to wait for good weather.
(b) They had to wait for the glider.
(c) They had to rebuild their shelter.
(d) They had to assemble the glider.

2. What happened during the two times reporters came to see the Wright brothers fly?
(a) The plane crash.
(b) The journalist asked for a free tour to write a story.
(c) The plane did not take off.
(d) One of the journalists was killed.

3. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?
(a) October 27, 1903.
(b) October 17, 1903.
(c) October 12, 1903.
(d) October 7, 1903.

4. What did the Wright brothers have in common in adulthood?
(a) They both liked the same kind of music.
(b) They were both blonde with blue eyes.
(c) They didn't drink, smoke or get married.
(d) They were attracted to the same kind of women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?

2. Where was Orville born?

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

4. What did the Wright brothers use a tombstone for?

5. What did Bishop Wright compare his sons' reading habits to?

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