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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the Wrights' sister?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Juliette.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Korina.

2. When did the Wrights' mother die?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1886.
(d) 1887.

3. How many siblings did the Wright brothers have?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

4. What was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?
(a) The mathematical skills.
(b) The mechanical skills.
(c) The enthusiasm.
(d) The vision.

5. What did the Wright brothers have in common in adulthood?
(a) They didn't drink, smoke or get married.
(b) They both liked the same kind of music.
(c) They were attracted to the same kind of women.
(d) They were both blonde with blue eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Orville's temperament?

2. What was the Wrights' mother's name?

3. In what state did the flight witnessed by Amos Root take place?

4. Where was the plane built?

5. How far did Amos Root travel to see the flying machine in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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