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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the pilot steer the plane?
(a) Face down on the lower wing.
(b) Sitting on the lower wing.
(c) Laying down on the upper wing.
(d) Sitting on the upper wing.

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

3. What was the Wrights' mother's name?
(a) Sophy.
(b) Roxanna.
(c) Susan.
(d) Michelle.

4. What education did the Wright brothers have?
(a) Never went to school.
(b) Never finished high school.
(c) They were home schooled.
(d) College.

5. Why did Orville drop out of high school?
(a) To start a toy business.
(b) To start a printing business.
(c) To start a plane business.
(d) To start a bike business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Wright brothers operating?

2. When was Orville born?

3. What was Orville's contribution to the Wright brothers' duo?

4. What did the Wright brothers have in common in adulthood?

5. Where was the plane built?

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