Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride

What is the setting of our reading selection "Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride"? *

• Washington state

• George Washington Inn

• Washington, DC

• Amelia's house

Why would have Amelia's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean have added to her fame as an aviator. *

• She took Eleanor Roosevelt with her.

• She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

• She would have won a race.

• She never made it across the Atlantic Ocean.

In this selection, what does the expression "birds of a feather" say about Amelia and Eleanor? *

• They were alike in many ways.

• They had nothing in common.

• They both loved birds.

• They wished they could fly like real birds.

What is so unusual about Amelia flying an airplane in 1933? *

• Her husband wouldn't let her fly.

• Amelia hated airplanes.

• Very few women were flying airplanes at that time.

• Airplanes hadn't been invented yet.

What makes this story historical fiction?

• It really happened in the present and it is make believe.

• It really happened in the past and all facts are correct.

• It really happened in the present and all facts are correct.

• It really happened in the past and parts of it could be made up.

In "Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride", who is Eleanor's husband?

• G.P.

• Hall

• Franklin

• Theodore

How do you become the First Lady of the United States?

• by being the first lady to do something special

• by being the first lady in the race

• by being the wife of the president of the US

• by being the president of the US

What was unusual about what Amelia and Eleanor achieved during the time this story took place?

• They didn't take anyone else on their trip other than the secret service agents.

• They flew and drove brand new inventions during the night.

• They wore long white gloves and elegant dinner attire at the White House.

• They flew a plane and drove a fast car at a time when those things were not usually done by women.

Eleanor was outspoken and determined. What does this mean?

• Eleanor spoke out of turn.

• Eleanor was slow to speak.

• Eleanor was not afraid to say what she thought.

• Someone always spoke before Eleanor had a chance .

Why does Amelia encourage Eleanor to get her student pilot's license?

• Eleanor asks Amelia to get the license for her.

• Amelia wants Eleanor to take her place as a pilot.

• Amelia knows Eleanor's husband wants her to fly.

• Amelia knows Eleanor can do anything she sets her mind to.