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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Wilbur's temperament?
(a) Hard headed.
(b) Soft spoken.
(c) Gregarious.
(d) Quiet.

2. How many basic requirements would a powered flying machine have based on the Wright's research?
(a) 4.
(b) 9.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. What was Lilienthal referred to as according to Chapter 3?
(a) The flying man.
(b) The bird man.
(c) The flying german.
(d) The bat man.

4. What toy inspired the Wright brothers in flight?
(a) A toy helicopter.
(b) A toy hot air balloon.
(c) A toy boat.
(d) A toy plane.

5. How far did Amos Root travel to see the flying machine in Chapter 1?
(a) 300 miles.
(b) 200 miles.
(c) 400 miles.
(d) 50 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did George Cayley live?

2. When did the Wrights' mother die?

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

4. When did the Wright brothers return to Kitty Hawk next?

5. Who was Ivonette according to Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the Wright brothers different?

2. What did Root's piece claim the story he told out-rivaled?

3. What did Wilbur need to know to find good test locations?

4. What did Root do upon returning to Medina, Ohio?

5. Why was Root proud?

6. What was the Wright Cycle Company?

7. What did Bishop Wright say about his sons regarding who contributed the most to the business?

8. What was Sir George Cayley known for?

9. What was the difference between the Wright brother's glider and that of Chanute and Lilienthal?

10. Who did Root compare the Wright brothers to in the article?

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