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What does 'foresight' mean?

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The ability to predict or plan for the future based on current knowledge or trends.

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What is an example of 'prescient' in literature?

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H. G. Wells describes aerial warfare in 'The Sleeper Awakes' before it was invented.

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What does the author imply about humans in 'To Fly'?

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Humans desire the abilities they observe in other creatures, like the power of flight in birds.

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What is considered the greatest achievement in flight according to 'To Fly'?

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The launch of Voyager 2.

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What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'Dr. Markus told our high schoo class, “that helmet was used by the astronauts on an early space launch.”'?

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The word 'that' should be capitalized.

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What is the meaning of 'wing envy'?

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A feeling of longing or desire to possess the abilities of birds, particularly the ability to fly.

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Define 'aerial warfare'.

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Military operations conducted in the air, typically involving aircraft.

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What is the significance of the Wright Brothers in aviation history?

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They are credited with inventing and building the first successful airplane.

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What does 'wing worship' suggest about human fascination with flight?

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It indicates a deep admiration or reverence for the ability to fly, as seen in birds.

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What is the main theme of the passage from 'To Fly'?

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The human aspiration to achieve flight and the envy of birds' abilities.