Question

The Flying Machine
by Alex Brown

"Do you remember the day Father brought home that toy helicopter?" Wilbur asked his younger brother Orville.
"Yes! And the day has finally arrived when we will test our very own flying machine!" Orville exclaimed, as he peered out of the car at their dream machine.
Wilbur was the chief designer of the machine, while Orville was his assistant, and after having worked on their machine for years, they had finally built an engine-powered flying machine, which they named Flyer. Wilbur wasn't sure if the machine would work, but Orville could already see himself flying high in the sky.
They arrived at Kitty Hawk in North Carolina—the spot where they wanted to test Flyer. It was a broad, flat, sandy place. The sun shone brightly in the clear sky, and the wind began to get stronger. Seeing this, the brothers smiled at each other. They noticed that many people had gathered to see the flying machine because word of their invention had already spread throughout America, and people couldn't wait to see how the machine worked.
"Are you sure we should try out the machine? I'm afraid it might not work," Wilbur said nervously as he prepared Flyer for takeoff.
"The weather is perfect, and our machine is as ready as it can be, so if we don't test it out today, we might not get another chance anytime soon," Orville replied.
As Orville unfastened the wire that held the machine, its propellers whirred, it began to roll slowly along the track, and soon, it picked up speed and surged forward. Two-thirds of the way along the track, it ascended into the air. Peering down, Orville saw the ground slipping swiftly past, ten feet beneath him. He was flying! He felt like a falcon freely flying in the sky. Wilbur cheered and jumped with joy, waving at his brother.
When Orville landed, the two brothers celebrated their success. They decided it was time to share their invention with the rest of the country. People couldn't wait to see the flying machine, and in the next few months, Wilbur and Orville presented the idea of their flying machine to many companies, journalists, and pilots all over America.

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How does Wilbur's point of view differ from Orville's point of view?
A.
Wilbur is excited to test Flyer for the first time, while Orville finds the invention dangerous and expensive.
B.
Wilbur is worried Flyer might not work, while Orville is confident about Flyer being successful.
C.
Wilbur believes people will not like Flyer, while Orville believes Flyer will make them famous in their country.
D.
Wilbur wants Orville to test Flyer, while Orville believes it is safer to let someone else test it.

Answer 1

B

Wilbur expresses worry that the machine might not work, while Orville is confident it’s ready and insists they test it.