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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lindbergh's nickname?
(a) Last-minute Lindy.
(b) Lucky Lindy.
(c) Laughing Lindy.
(d) Wrong-way Lindy.

2. Why did C.A. Lindbergh change his name when he came to the U.S.?
(a) He did not want his family to find him.
(b) His given name was too common.
(c) He was afraid of persecution.
(d) He wanted to fit in.

3. What kind of celebration was Lindbergh treated to in New York?
(a) A dance party.
(b) An honorary doctorate.
(c) A ticker tape parade.
(d) A christening at a new airport.

4. Who had Lindbergh expected to meet him?
(a) His wife.
(b) Thronging crowds.
(c) Policemen.
(d) A handful of reporters.

5. Where did Lindbergh take The Spirit of St. Louis on its first flight?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Washington D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What limitation would Lindbergh's placement for the fuel tank introduce?

2. How did Lindbergh approach Paris?

3. How did Lindbergh handle the requests for product endorsements?

4. How did Lindbergh locate the airport in Paris? He looked for the lights.

5. Why did Lindbergh leave from this airport?

(see the answer key)

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