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16 Cards in this Set
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In what year did the flight take place?
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1927
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Which ocean did Mr. Lindbergh cross?
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Atlantic
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Mr. Lindbergh flew from New York to ________.
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Paris, France
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Why did Mr. Lindbergh leave his radio and parachute behind?
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So he could carry extra fuel.
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How many hours was Mr. Lindbergh in the air?
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a. less than 20 hours
b. 25 hours c. more than 30 hours |
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How far is it from New York to Paris, France?
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3600 miles
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What was the name of the plane?
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Spirit of St. Louis
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What was one of Mr. Lindbergh's nicknames?
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Lone Eagle or Lucky Lindy
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What kind of book did Charles keep in the cockpit?
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a diary of his flight
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A way that you choose to get you somewhere
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route
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a trip in an aircraft
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flight
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flies at a great height
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soars
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a machine that changes energy into motion and power
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engine
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devices for measuring, recording, or controlling something
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instruments
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This device has a needle that always points to the North.
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compass
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What was Mr. Lindbergh's dream?
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to fly nonstop across the Atlantic ocean
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