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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after the first trial did the second trial take place?
(a) 6 days later.
(b) 12 days later.
(c) 8 days later.
(d) 15 days later.

2. When did Langley try the full size version of his plane for the first time?
(a) October 17, 1903.
(b) October 12, 1903.
(c) October 27, 1903.
(d) October 7, 1903.

3. What was the name of the Wrights' sister?
(a) Korina.
(b) Juliette.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Andrea.

4. When was the first bridge across the Missouri built?
(a) 1868.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1867.
(d) 1869.

5. How many of the Wrights' flights went awry with their largest glider?
(a) 1 in 25.
(b) 1 in 50.
(c) 1 in 500.
(d) 5 in 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?

2. What part of flight were the Wright brothers surprised was not paid attention to?

3. What took 5 months to design?

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

5. When was Wilbur born?

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