Amelia Earhart

What is the article mostly about?

• a young girl's vow to learn how to fly airplanes
• the struggles faced by a woman who wanted to become a pilot
• the various flights attempted by a female pilot
• the career and mystery surrounding a female pilot

Which detail is supported by information in the article?

• Earhart was fascinated with flight at an early age.
• Earhart was a skilled navigator as well as a pilot.
• Earhart never completed a solo flight across the Atlantic.
• Earhart's parents encouraged her adventurous spirit.

Why was Earhart forced to make an emergency landing in Northern Ireland in 1932?

• Her plane was struck by lightning.
• She was in danger of crashing into the Atlantic Ocean.
• Her plane was leaking fuel.
• Her navigation equipment had failed.

Which of the following best describes this article?

• autobiography
• biographical sketch
• short story
• historical fiction

Predict what would have happened if Earhart had completed the trip around the world.

• She would have gone on to set dozens of new flight records.
• She would have retired and sought out other interests.
• She would have become a flight attendant.
• She would have continued setting new goals as a pilot.

In paragraph 2 what does the word "setbacks" mean?

• minor accidents
• events that prevent progress
• unfavorable weather conditions
• outcomes that are difficult to determine

Earhart once said, "I flew the Atlantic because I wanted to. . . ."  What can be concluded from this statement?

• Earhart failed to consider possible dangers during her flights.
• Earhart was reluctant to listen to the advice of others.
• Earhart felt it was more important to prove her abilities to herself rather than to others.
• Earhart often took credit for accomplishments that were not her own.

What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

• to describe Earhart's early fascination with flight
• to provide general information about Earhart's childhood
• to inform readers about a major accomplishment in Earhart's life
• to inform readers of the year and place of Earhart's birth

As it is used in the article, what does "change of heart" mean?

• a sudden interest
• a reversal of one's feelings
• a decision about one's career
• a strong desire

Which of these is the best summary of the article?

• The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart and Fed Noonan has never been solved.
• Amelia Earhart was determined to become a successful pilot, pursuing a goal formed in childhood.
• Amelia Earhart was a woman who challenged herself and pursued many goals, one of which ended in disaster.
• Amelia Earhart's adventure around the world resulted in tragedy as well as mystery.