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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did the Smithsonian institution give Langley to continue his work on planes?
(a) $40,000.
(b) $30,000.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $50,000.

2. Who did Root compare the Wright brothers to in his articles?
(a) Christopher Columbus.
(b) Fransisco de Gama.
(c) Icarus.
(d) Mark Walace.

3. How long did the press say it would take for men to fly?
(a) 1 to 10 million years.
(b) 2 to 10 million years.
(c) 5 to 10 million years.
(d) 10 million years.

4. What did Bishop Wright answer to the question about which of his sons was the most influential in their duo?
(a) That they were equals.
(b) That their sister Katherine was the real mastermind.
(c) That Orville was more influential.
(d) That Wilbur was more influential.

5. When did Wilbur write a letter to the Smithsonian asking for information about flight?
(a) 1898.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1896.
(d) 1899.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first bridge across the Missouri built?

2. Who salvaged the Wrights brothers' kites?

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

4. What was the profession of the Wright's brothers' father?

5. How many years did Langley spend testing models before choosing a design?

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