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Lithuanian flier crashes in Ireland.

Lithuanian flier crashes in Ireland.

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History

KG - University

Practice Problem

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Lieutenant Felix Waitkus attempted a solo flight from New York to Lithuania but crash-landed in Ireland due to fog and storms. Despite the crash, he survived unscathed and became the fifth person to fly solo across the Atlantic in a single-engine plane. The damaged plane, Lithuanica II, was deemed repairable, and Waitkus enjoyed the hospitality of the Irish people.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the intended destination of Lieutenant Felix Waitkus's flight?

London, England

Paris, France

Cardinal, Lithuania

Dublin, Ireland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Lieutenant Waitkus fly before crash-landing in Ireland?

18 hours

22 and a half hours

24 hours

20 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What notable achievement did Waitkus accomplish despite not reaching his destination?

First person to survive a crash landing in Ireland

Fifth person to fly solo across the Atlantic in a single-engine plane

First person to fly from New York to Ireland

First person to fly across the Atlantic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial assessment of the damage to Waitkus's plane?

It was completely destroyed

It was slightly damaged

It was wrecked beyond repair

It was in perfect condition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was estimated for the repair of Waitkus's plane in Dublin?

400 pounds

200 pounds

300 pounds

500 pounds

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