12 Questions
What was the reaction of the people when Marcos announced his plane trip?
No one believed that his contraption could be put to any practical use.
What was the occasion that brought Marcos' great-nephew Nicolás to venture into flight?
To do it for commercial reasons, with a gigantic hot-air sausage carrying an advertisement for carbonated drinks.
What did the bishop do during the event, and was he invited to do so?
The bishop appeared to bless the bird, but he was not asked to do so.
How did Marcos react to the gifts of flowers from the elementary-school children?
He joked that they might as well hold on to them and wait for him to crash, so they could take them directly to his funeral.
What was the weather like on the appointed day of the flight?
The day dawned full of clouds, and the sky grew darker and darker with thick gray clouds.
What was the significance of the occasion in terms of political gatherings?
It attracted the largest crowd until half a century later, when the first Marxist candidate attempted to become President through democratic channels.
What did Marcos return with after his longest trip?
A shipment of enormous boxes
Where were the crates opened and what were their contents?
The parade grounds; loose bits of wood, metal, and painted cloth
How did Marcos assemble the contents of the crates?
According to an instruction manual written in English, with the help of his imagination and a small dictionary
What was the outcome of assembling the crates' contents?
A bird of prehistoric dimensions with the face of a furious eagle, wings that moved, and a propeller on its back
What was the initial reaction of the public to the bird, and how did it eventually change?
The public was initially fascinated, but their interest quickly waned
What did Marcos announce he would do as soon as the weather cleared, and what was the response to this news?
He would take off in his bird and cross the mountain range; it became the most talked-about event of the year
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