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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did the Smithsonian institution give Langley to continue his work on planes?

2. When was the first bridge across the Missouri built?

3. How long did Langley's aerodrome stay airborne in May 6, 1896?

4. Why did Orville drop out of high school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Wright Cycle Company?

2. Why was Root proud?

3. What three basic requirements did the Wright brothers notice were necessary for a flying machine?

4. What did Leonardo da Vinci give thought to?

5. Who was Eilmer?

6. What did Wilbur say the brothers did since childhood at the start of Chapter 2?

7. What did the brothers always have a knack for?

8. What were the brothers prepared to do?

9. Who were Wilbur and Orville Wright?

10. What happened to Lilienthal in 1896?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role that Octave Chanute had in the success of the Wright brothers.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Orville and Wilbur Wright, discussing their similarities and differences in personal traits and examine their role in the Wright Flyers.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the significance that competitions and aerial exhibitions had on the success of the Wright brothers.

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