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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?
(a) 30 seconds.
(b) 90 seconds.
(c) 120 seconds.
(d) 60 seconds.

2. How did the brothers decide who was going to pilot the new plane?
(a) They strong-armed it.
(b) They chose by age.
(c) They chose the one with the more experience.
(d) They tossed a coin.

3. How long did the flights in August last?
(a) Twelve mailes.
(b) A quarter of a mile.
(c) 100 feet.
(d) A mile.

4. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?
(a) Propulsion.
(b) Control and balance.
(c) Radio transmissions.
(d) Tracking.

5. Why would the flyer not be considered a practical plane?
(a) It would not take cargo.
(b) It could only fly in a straight line.
(c) It used regular fuel.
(d) It could only fly for 5 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the customers of the bike shop forced to wait outside the shop?

2. What did the monk, Eilmer, blame his crash on?

3. What were Icarus' wings made of?

4. What made the second attempt the first powered flight?

5. What did the Wright brothers realize concerning the data they had in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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