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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused frustration for the Wrights?
(a) Problems with the shaft used as wing support
(b) Problems with the shaft used for control.
(c) Problems with the propeller shafts and transmission.
(d) Prblems with the wheels shaft.

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

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

4. What are the wings in a plane used for?
(a) Gain lift.
(b) Support the engine.
(c) Stabilize the flight.
(d) Support the pilot.

5. What did the Lilienthal glider look like?
(a) Falcon wings.
(b) Owl wings.
(c) Sparrow wings.
(d) Bat wings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Lilienthal referred to as according to Chapter 3?

3. What did the Wright brothers realize concerning the data they had in Chapter 5?

4. What did the Wright brothers have to design?

5. What characteristics did the Wright brothers want for their engine?

(see the answer key)

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