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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?
(a) A toy helicopter.
(b) A toy boat.
(c) A toy plane.
(d) A toy hot air balloon.

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

3. Where was Wilbur born?
(a) New York.
(b) Utha.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Indiana.

4. How many bike shops did the brothers have by 1899?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. Who was Icarus' father?
(a) Perdix.
(b) Daedalus.
(c) Lapyx.
(d) Tales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers out-rival according to Root's article?

2. What were the two approaches to studying flight in the late 1800s?

3. How long did the press say it would take for men to fly?

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

5. Why did Orville drop out of high school?

(see the answer key)

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