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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did almost all the New Yorkers at the end of Chapter 9 have in common?
(a) They were all waiting to take a turn on the plane.
(b) They had never seen a plane.
(c) They all knew who were the Wright brothers.
(d) They were all uninterested in flying.

2. How far was the plane for the U.S. Signal Corp made by the Wright brothers supposed to fly?
(a) 400 miles.
(b) 150 miles.
(c) 125 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

3. How many versions of a glider did Lilienthal build?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

4. What did the first prospect of the Wright brothers do?
(a) They turned them down.
(b) They asked for a free loan for a few months.
(c) They asked for a plane capable of dropping bombs.
(d) They bought 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were the Wright brothers afraid of according to Chapter 8?

3. When did Wilbur have his first turn with the new flyer?

4. How fast was the wind at Kitty Hawk?

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

(see the answer key)

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