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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?
(a) The enthusiasm.
(b) The mathematical skills.
(c) The mechanical skills.
(d) The vision.

2. Who tried to convince the Wright brothers to fly publicly?
(a) Langley.
(b) Katherine.
(c) Bishop Wright.
(d) Chanute.

3. What was Orville's role in the new company?
(a) He had no active role.
(b) Day-to-day operation.
(c) Suing infringing competitors.
(d) Sales.

4. How long did the Wright brothers take to do their wing experiments?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Several days.
(c) Several years.
(d) Several hours.

5. Where was the plane built?
(a) In a boat shop.
(b) In a car repair shop.
(c) In a bicycle shop.
(d) In a seamstress shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the world did the Wright brother started to tour in Chapter 9?

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

3. How old was Bishop Wright when he died?

4. Who salvaged the Wrights brothers' kites?

5. When were pilots usually able to fly?

(see the answer key)

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