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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Wilbur's temperament?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Hard headed.
(c) Gregarious.
(d) Soft spoken.

3. What were Icarus' wings made of?
(a) Bones and fabric.
(b) Wax and feathers.
(c) Wax and fabric.
(d) Wood and fabric.

4. How did the pilot steer the plane?
(a) Face down on the lower wing.
(b) Sitting on the lower wing.
(c) Laying down on the upper wing.
(d) Sitting on the upper wing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Wilbur born?

2. What was the profession of the Wright's brothers' father?

3. Where did the Wright brothers have permission to test the plane?

4. What was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

5. When did Wilbur arrive in Kitty Hawk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bishop Wright say about his sons regarding who contributed the most to the business?

2. Why was Root proud?

3. Where was Wilbur Wright when Root arrived?

4. What did Root do upon returning to Medina, Ohio?

5. What was the Wright Cycle Company?

6. What did Root's piece claim the story he told out-rivaled?

7. What was Sir George Cayley known for?

8. What three basic requirements did the Wright brothers notice were necessary for a flying machine?

9. Who was Icarus?

10. Who were Wilbur and Orville Wright?

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