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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many wing models did the Wright brothers test?
(a) 200.
(b) 350.
(c) 250.
(d) 40.

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

3. What part of the world did the Wright brother started to tour in Chapter 9?
(a) Asia.
(b) Europe.
(c) South America.
(d) Africa.

4. When was the first around the world flight made?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1923.

5. Why did the Wright Brothers have to build a new frame for the powered aircraft?
(a) The glider one was too short.
(b) They wanted it to be a two person airplane.
(c) So it was able to withstand the motor vibration and weight.
(d) They wanted to add sponsors on the frame.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings did the Wright brothers have?

2. What does Bishop Wright compare his inseparable sons to?

3. When did the demonstration flights at Fort Meyer start?

4. How many times did Wilbur circle the Huffman Prairie during his 39-minute flight?

5. When did Orville die?

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