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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the contract between the U.S. Signal Corp and the Wright brothers for?
(a) A 2-man plane.
(b) A 10-man plane.
(c) A 20-man plane.
(d) A 4-man plane.

2. Why would the flyer not be considered a practical plane?
(a) It could only fly for 5 minutes.
(b) It would not take cargo.
(c) It could only fly in a straight line.
(d) It used regular fuel.

3. Where did George Cayley live?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Sweden.
(d) America.

4. What did the Wright Brothers name their plane building company?
(a) Wright Flyers.
(b) Wright Planes.
(c) Flying Wrights.
(d) Wrights and CO.

5. How long did the flights in August last?
(a) Twelve mailes.
(b) 100 feet.
(c) A mile.
(d) A quarter of a mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bishop Wright answer to the question about which of his sons was the most influential in their duo?

2. When was the Flyer III built?

3. Who was Icarus' father?

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

5. In what state did the flight witnessed by Amos Root take place?

(see the answer key)

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