Wright Brothers Quiz

Who is considered the founder of the U.S. aircraft industry?

• Orville Wright

• Glenn Curtiss

• Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart

With whom did Glenn Curtiss work on aviation projects?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Bell

• Henry Ford

What happened to Amelia Earhart during her attempt to fly around the world?

• She completed the flight successfully

• Her plane was lost over the Pacific Ocean

• She landed in Australia

• She returned to the United States

What is the approximate speed of sound in kilometers per hour?

• 1225 km/h

• 1500 km/h

• 1000 km/h

• 800 km/h

What is Chuck Yeager best known for?

• Inventing the airplane

• Breaking the sound barrier

• Winning a Nobel Prize

• Becoming a famous actor

What does the term "Mach" refer to?

• A unit of distance

• A unit of speed

• A unit of time

• A unit of temperature

What famous quote is attributed to Neil Armstrong?

• To infinity and beyond!

• That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

• Houston, we have a problem.

• The eagle has landed.

What was Neil Armstrong's nationality?

• Canadian

• British

• American

• Australian

Which of the following was NOT a profession of Neil Armstrong?

• Astronaut

• Aeronautical Engineer

• Doctor

• Pilot

Which mission was Neil Armstrong a part of when he landed on the moon?

• Gemini 8

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

• Skylab 2