The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Russell Freedman
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The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Russell Freedman
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 107 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the testing of the Wrights' new glider postponed from August to September?
(a) They had to wait for the glider.
(b) They had to assemble the glider.
(c) They had to rebuild their shelter.
(d) They had to wait for good weather.

2. Who was piloting the flying machine Amos Root came to see in Chapter 1?
(a) Carl Huffman.
(b) Orville Wright.
(c) Wilbur Wright.
(d) Amos Root.

3. Why did the Wright Brothers have to build a new frame for the powered aircraft?
(a) The glider one was too short.
(b) They wanted it to be a two person airplane.
(c) They wanted to add sponsors on the frame.
(d) So it was able to withstand the motor vibration and weight.

4. When did Da Vinci live?
(a) 16th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 11th century.
(d) 15th century.

5. How did the Wright brothers see the possibility of flight?
(a) As limitless.
(b) As good for the cargo industry.
(c) As good for the military.
(d) As good for the transport industry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Orville's temperament?

2. When was the first coast-to-coast flight across the U.S. made?

3. What replaced skids?

4. When was Amos Root's article published?

5. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?

(see the answer key)

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