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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What education did the Wright brothers have?

2. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?

3. What was Lilienthal referred to as according to Chapter 3?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Eilmer?

3. What did the brothers always have a knack for?

4. Who were Wilbur and Orville Wright?

5. What was Sir George Cayley known for?

6. What was the Wright Cycle Company?

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

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

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

10. Why was Root proud?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance that competitions and aerial exhibitions had on the success of the Wright brothers.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the different business ventures created by the Wright brothers.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Orville and Wilbur Wright, discussing their similarities and differences in personal traits and examine their role in the Wright Flyers.

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