Barrington Irving
Authored by Lisa Bowersox
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Irving's solo flight around the world extraordinary?
A.He was the youngest person to fly around globe alone.
B.He was only African American to make such a trip.
C.He completed the trip in shortest amount of time.
Both A and B
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired Irving to be a pilot?
reading a book
talking to his parents
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
getting a scholarship
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of Barrington's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
to increase interest in careers like aviation,math, and science
to pay tuition for low income youth
to replace science and math programs in schools
to provide transportation to students
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Irving have planned for the future?
to fly around the world on his own again
to visit places he stopped on his first flight
to help students apply for scholarships
to turn a jet into a mobile classroom
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best states a central idea of the story?
Luck plays a huge role in success.
Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself is important
It is impossible to reach your dreams without others support.
You need experience as a student to get an interesting career.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The only thing that separates you...is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve. Based on this, what is important?
Having support of others
Having luck to be successful
Purpose, dedication, and belief in oneself
Having experience to be successful.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Barrington Irving feel about accomplishing his solo flight around the world?
Proud, satisfied
Nervous but hopeful
Scared but determined
Excited yet disbelieving
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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