Soaring to New Heights

What is the main topic of the lecture?

• government funding for invention;

• passion aiding invention;

• family influences.

When was the first manned plane flown?

• 1892;

• 1903;

• 1901.

How did Samuel P. Langley fund his plane?

• The government gave him money.

• He started a business.

• He inherited money.

What was one way the Wright Brothers saved money?

• They sold their house to pay for the plane parts.

• They showed off their flights on public fields.

• They grew their own food.

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What is one example of the brothers' perseverance?

• They befriended their competition.

• They flew in all conditions.

• They flew even when sick.

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What does the speaker value most?

• skill;

• money;

• passion.

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