Lindbergh's Historic Flight Challenges

Who challenged pilots to fly from New York to Paris in 1920?

• Raymond Orteig

• Charles Lindbergh

• Howard Hughes

• Amelia Earhart

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What was Lindbergh's approach to successfully completing the New York to Paris flight?

• Using a lighter, smaller plane with a single engine

• Flying a large, sturdy plane with multiple engines

• Using a hot air balloon

• Flying a helicopter

How much money did businessmen in St. Louis provide to support Lindbergh's idea?

• $15,000

• $50,000

• $100,000

• $5,000

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What was the reaction of the crowd when Lindbergh landed in Paris?

• Cheering and waving arms

• Silence

• Booing

• Singing

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How did Lindbergh reduce the weight of the plane?

• By removing the wings

• By using a lightweight wicker chair

• By using a smaller engine

• By removing the landing gear

How much fuel did Lindbergh fill the extra gas tanks with before his flight?

• 300 gallons

• 450 gallons

• 500 gallons

• 600 gallons

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What did Lindbergh do to stay awake during his flight?

• Drank coffee

• Opened the window for fresh air

• Listened to music

• Talked to air traffic control

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Where did Lindbergh fly over after 27 hours of flight?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Sahara Desert

• Fishing boats

• The Rocky Mountains

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What did Lindbergh's journey make him?

• A famous scientist

• An international star

• A wealthy businessman

• A famous artist

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Where did Lindbergh's nonstop flight start?

• London

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

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