English exam part 2

Which of the following is a central idea of the text? (RI 7.2)

• Young African American women are not skilled enough to be pilots

• Female pilots, especially African Americans, used bravery and determination to reach their goals.

• Many people believed that only white men were capable of becoming pilots.

• Female pilots had to be trained in Europe because it was illegal in the United States.

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Which of the following sentences support the central idea of the text? (RI 7.1)

• “The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons” (lines 9-10).

• “Even though the United States was the birthplace of flight, it was slower than other countries to develop an organized aviation program” (lines 62-64).

• “She thrilled audiences with daredevil maneuvers, just as Quimby had done before her” (lines 98-99).

• “Fokker, the famous aircraft manufacturer, said Coleman was a ‘natural talent’” (lines 84-85).

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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Which of the following sentences belongs in a summary of the text? (RI 7.2)

• “Bessie Coleman refused to accept the limitations others tried to place on her.”

• “Though she did not fly, Katherine Wright was a major supporter of her brothers’ efforts.”

• “She attended an Oklahoma college for one semester but ran out of money.”

• “Miss Quimby is the fifth woman in the world killed while operating an aeroplane (three were students) and their number thus far is five too many.”

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What is the author’s purpose for writing the text? (RI

• The author’s purpose is to entertain the reader with stories of the daring exploits of female pilots.

• The author’s purpose is to describe the impact women and minorities had in the development of aviation.

• The author’s purpose is to inform readers that American aviation had a history of unfairness to women and minorities.

• The author’s purpose is to persuade the reader to support the role of women in aviation.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

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CCSS.RI.8.6

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Which statement best reveals the author’s perspective on the topic of women in aviation?

• “American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and racist assumptions.”

• “The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn’t exist during the first three decades of flying.”

• “The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons.”

• “‘I had one manucturer tell me he couldn’t risk hiring women pilots because of the way accidents, even minor ones, became headlines in the newspapers.”

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What is the impact of the tone used in the following sentence? (RI 7.5)Walking past a group of women who had come to witness the historic event, Quimby was overheard to quip with a smile and wink: “Flying is easier than voting.”

• This detail adds some humor to the piece, making it both informative and entertaining.

• This detail creates imagery so the reader can better picture Quimby as she was.

• This detail demonstrates that Quimby did not take flying seriously, believing it to be too easy.

• This detail reveals why women should not be flying.

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Why did the author include lines 120-126 in the passage? (RI 7.5)

• These lines reveal the argument that women were not suited to be pilots.

• These lines show that Miss Quimby was not a skilled pilot.

• These lines highlight the importance of safety rules and regulations, such as seat belts.

• These lines demonstrate the bravery of African American female pilots.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

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What does the author’s use of the quote by Amelia Earhart in lines 139-145 illustrate about people’s attitudes about hiring women pilots? (RI 7.5)

• What does the author’s use of the quote by Amelia Earhart in lines 139-145 illustrate about people’s attitudes about hiring women pilots? (RI 7.5)

• The quote from Amelia Earhart describes why she was unable to find a sponsor for her flying expedition.

• The quote from Amelia Earhart highlights the dangers associated with incompetent women pilots.

• The quote from Amelia Earhart emphasizes the role of manufacturing in the aviation industry.

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What does the word distinction mean as it is used in the sentence? (RI 7.4)Although Raymonde de la Roche of France was the first woman in the world to earn her pilot’s license, Harriet Quimby held the distinction of being the first American woman to become a licensed pilot.

• honor

• difference

• consequence

• award

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PART A: Which of the following statements best describes the central idea of the text? (RI 7.2)

• Katherine Johnson wanted to work for NASA, but her status as an African American woman prevented her from doing so.

• Katherine Johnson overcame racial and gender discrimination and became one of the top mathematicians at NASA.

• Katherine Johnson was responsible for designing the first space probe sent to the Moon.

• Katherine Johnson had a difficult childhood, but after beginning work at NASA, she faced less discrimination.

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