Wright Brothers, Great Inventors

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was Wilbur Wright born ?

    • A.

      Wilbur Wright was born in 1786.

    • B.

      Wilbur Wright was born in 1876.

    • C.

      Wilbur Wright was born in 1867.

    Correct Answer
    C. Wilbur Wright was born in 1867.
    Explanation
    Wilbur Wright was born in 1867. This is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the given information. The other options, 1786 and 1876, do not align with the provided details about Wilbur Wright's birth year.

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  • 2. 

    When was Orville Wright born ?

    • A.

      Orville Wright was born in 1871.

    • B.

      Orville Wright was born in 1817.

    • C.

      Orville Wright was born in 1781.

    Correct Answer
    A. Orville Wright was born in 1871.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1871 because it is the only option that matches the given information. The other two options, 1817 and 1781, do not align with the statement that Orville Wright was born in 1871.

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  • 3. 

    When did they set up the Cycle Company ?

    • A.

      The Cycle Company was founded in 1829.

    • B.

      The Cycle Company was founded in 1892.

    • C.

      The Cycle Company was founded in 1982.

    Correct Answer
    B. The Cycle Company was founded in 1892.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Cycle Company was founded in 1892." This means that the company was established in the year 1892.

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  • 4. 

    When was there the first flight ?

    • A.

      Their first flight was on 14th December 1903.

    • B.

      Their first flight was on 14th December 1930.

    • C.

      Their first flight was on 14th June 1905.

    Correct Answer
    A. Their first flight was on 14th December 1903.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Their first flight was on 14th December 1903." This is the correct answer because it states the specific date of the first flight, which was on 14th December 1903.

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  • 5. 

    When did the brothers become famous ?

    • A.

      The brothers became famous in the years 1980-1990.

    • B.

      The brothers became famous in the years 1908-1909.

    • C.

      The brothers became famous in the years 1890-1990.

    Correct Answer
    B. The brothers became famous in the years 1908-1909.
  • 6. 

    Who was the first victim of the accident in the air?

    • A.

      The first officer who was the victim of an accident wasThomas Selfish.

    • B.

      The first officer who was the victim of an accident was Ben Johnson.

    • C.

      The first officer who was the victim of an accident wasThomas Selfridge.

    Correct Answer
    C. The first officer who was the victim of an accident wasThomas Selfridge.
    Explanation
    Thomas Selfridge was the first officer who was the victim of the accident in the air.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the first person to fly an aircraft  with the Wright brothers?

    • A.

      The first person to fly with the Wright brothers was Harry Berner.

    • B.

      The first person to fly with the Wright brothers was Ben Berret.

    • C.

      The first person to fly with the Wright brothers was Hart Berg.

    Correct Answer
    C. The first person to fly with the Wright brothers was Hart Berg.
  • 8. 

    When did Wilbur Wright die ?

    • A.

      Wilbur Wright died in 1912.

    • B.

      Wilbur Wright died in 1921.

    • C.

      Wilbur Wright died in 1932.

    Correct Answer
    A. Wilbur Wright died in 1912.
    Explanation
    Wilbur Wright died in 1912. This is the correct answer because it directly states the year of his death.

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  • 9. 

    When did Orville Wright die ?

    • A.

      Orville Wright died in 1894.

    • B.

      Orville Wright died in 1948.

    • C.

      Orville Wright died in 1984.

    Correct Answer
    B. Orville Wright died in 1948.
    Explanation
    Orville Wright died in 1948. This is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches historical records. Orville Wright, along with his brother Wilbur, were the inventors of the first successful airplane. Orville Wright was born in 1871 and died on January 30, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. The year 1894 is incorrect as it predates Orville Wright's birth, and the year 1984 is also incorrect as it is after his death.

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  • 10. 

    What was the Brothers Wright’s flying machine called?

    • A.

      Flyer

    • B.

      Player

    • C.

      Skycar

    Correct Answer
    A. Flyer
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Flyer. The Brothers Wright's flying machine was called the Flyer.

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