Women In Aviation
Authored by Lisa Caposio
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read each of the following questions. Then choose the letter of the best answer.
What was Harriet Quimby's distinction (why did she stand out from other women of this era (time)?
She was the first woman in the world to earn a pilot's license
She was the first American woman to become a licensed pilot.
She was the first American woman to make a solo balloon flight.
She said, “Flying is easier than voting.”
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure?
She was the first African-American to earn a pilot's license.
Her flight instructor said she was a “natural talent.”
She was determined to start a flying school for African Americans.
She gave flying exhibitions and lectured on aviation.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?
The cost of flight school was less.
She knew how to speak French
Racial prejudice was less restrictive. Meaning... in France she didn't have to deal with haters.
The best instructors were in France.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strong aviation program?
There was less racial prejudice in Europe.
The United States was the birthplace of flight.
African-Americans went to Europe to be trained as pilots.
European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages.
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What one factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman?
giving flying exhibitions
attempting to break a record
lack of safety precautions... like parachutes.
lack of strength and presence of mind
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best reveals the authors' perspective
( feelings about this article) on their topic?
“American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and racist assumptions.”
“The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons.”
“Though she did not fly, Katherine Wright was a major supporter of her brothers' efforts.”
“The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn't exist during the first three decades of flying.”
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of the underlined word.
What does it mean to inundate?
to make uncomfortable
to give a huge amount of something
to underestimate
to create confusion
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CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
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