Wright Flight: History of Aviation Lesson #4 Quiz
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14 questions
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The Wrights looked at two kinds of bird flight; what were they?
The Wrights looked at two kinds of bird flight; what were they?
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What method did the Wright Brothers use to launch their plan in Dayton, Ohio?
What method did the Wright Brothers use to launch their plan in Dayton, Ohio?
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The ability to fly without looking outside was pioneerd by whom?
The ability to fly without looking outside was pioneerd by whom?
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Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic?
Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic?
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Who was the first U.S. President to be interested in buying an aircraft for use by the Army?
Who was the first U.S. President to be interested in buying an aircraft for use by the Army?
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True or False: Initially the U.S. Government was not interested in buying the Wright Brothers plane.
True or False: Initially the U.S. Government was not interested in buying the Wright Brothers plane.
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True or False: The number of airline passengers rose from less than 19,000 to almost 400,000 between 1926 and 1931.
True or False: The number of airline passengers rose from less than 19,000 to almost 400,000 between 1926 and 1931.
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Doolittle became interested in flying as a youngster. He was so excited about trying to fly he did what?
Doolittle became interested in flying as a youngster. He was so excited about trying to fly he did what?
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How many years did the Wright Brothers experiment at Kill Devil Hill before being succsesful?
How many years did the Wright Brothers experiment at Kill Devil Hill before being succsesful?
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What happened when Wilbur was testing an engine in France?
What happened when Wilbur was testing an engine in France?
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What was the name of the company that built the first "passenger" airplane in 1927?
What was the name of the company that built the first "passenger" airplane in 1927?
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What every day object did the Wright Brothers first use to test their wing design?
What every day object did the Wright Brothers first use to test their wing design?
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In 1932 Jimmy Doolittle set a new speed record while flying a very dangerous racing aircraft. What was the plane called?
In 1932 Jimmy Doolittle set a new speed record while flying a very dangerous racing aircraft. What was the plane called?
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Jimmy Doolittle had a philosphy of life. He believe we were put on this earth for a purpose and that purpose is to make it
Jimmy Doolittle had a philosphy of life. He believe we were put on this earth for a purpose and that purpose is to make it