Nobody Owns the Sky

What was Bessie Coleman most famous for?

• Having a Native American father

• Becoming the first licensed African American aviator in the world

• Traveling around the world in 80 days

• Giving lectures on flying

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Where did Bessie grow up?

• England

• California

• Texas

• Alaska

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What type of nonfiction was this book?

• Informational

• Biography

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What is Bessie's response each time someone tries to talk her out of becoming an aviator?

• "Go away!"

• "Maybe you're right."

• "Nobody owns the sky!"

• "Just watch me."

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Where did Bessie go to learn how to fly?

• France

• Chicago

• Austin

• Speegleville Elementary

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How did Bessie get the nickname "Brave Bessie"?

• By saving a kitten from a tree

• By doing daring stunts in her plane

• By giving speeches to large crowds

• By moving to a different country

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Which of these is a message of the story?

• Be kind to others

• Stay away from airplanes

• Follow your dreams

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