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Comprehension Questions


Chapter 1: The Wright Brothers

Directions: After reading Chapter 1, The Wright Brothers, answer each question using complete sentences. Back up (justify) your answers by using information from the book.

1. In your own words, tell about each member of the Wright family.

2. What did Milton Wright (father) give the brothers that fascinated them so?

3. What did the brothers do with that gift?

4. In your own words, describe Orville Wright.

5. In your own words, describe Wilbur Wright.

6. Wilbur had planned to go to college. What happened that changed his plans?

7. What happened to the brothers' mother?

8. How do you think this affected Wilbur?

9. After this tragedy, how did the family's life change?

10. What was Orville's interest between 1884 - 1892?

11. What invention next attracted their attention?

12. Where did this new invention lead the brothers?

13. What two life-changing events happened at the same time?


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