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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Wright brothers start to devise a way to do at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Put two people on the glider.
(b) Add a cabine for the pilot.
(c) Attach a motor on the glider.
(d) Add larger wings.

2. When did the Wright brothers start working at Huffman Prairie?
(a) Spring 1904.
(b) Spring 1903.
(c) Spring 1905.
(d) Spring 1906.

3. How many times was Wilbur able to circle the Huffman prairie on November 9th?
(a) Twice.
(b) 4 times.
(c) 8 times.
(d) 10 times.

4. When did Wilbur set his 39-minute flight record?
(a) October 5th, 1909.
(b) October 5th, 1906.
(c) October 5th, 1902.
(d) October 5th, 1905.

5. Why did the Wright brothers refuse to give their prospect what they wanted?
(a) They wanted to be paid in advance.
(b) They didn't think it was possible.
(c) They refused to sell the exclusivity.
(d) They were afraid of people stealing their design.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Wright brothers build to test wings?

3. What were Icarus' wings made of?

4. What did Bishop Wright write after receiving the telegram from his sons in Chapter 7?

5. When was Ed Sines promoted as manger of the bike shop?

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