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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. Why would the flyer not be considered a practical plane?

2. How many manufacturers were able to provide an engine to the Wright's specifications?

3. Why was the testing of the Wrights' new glider postponed from August to September?

4. What was the contract between the U.S. Signal Corp and the Wright brothers for?

5. What was the wing span of the Wright brothers' largest glider after running their wing experiments?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers make history with in May 1908?

2. What did the Wright brothers write at the start of Chapter 7?

3. What did Wilbur and Orville send a telegram about to their father?

4. What did Wilbur and Orville do with success?

5. What did Katherine write to her father?

6. What happened on November 9?

7. What did the Wright brothers realize upon their return to Ohio in Chapter 5?

8. What happened for the first time at the end of May?

9. What did the Wright Brothers know about a motor in Chapter 6?

10. What record did Wilbur set on October 5, 1905?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the different business ventures created by the Wright brothers.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the impact that Greek mythology had on men who were obsessed with aviation.

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