Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator
Authored by Casey Lawhon
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Choose two options.
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
He was the only African American to make such a trip.
He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.
He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.
He took the longest possible route around the globe.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?
reading a book in his parents' bookstore
talking to his parents about his ambitions
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth
to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools
to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?
to turn a jet into a mobile classroom
to fly around the world on his own again
to visit the places he stopped on his first flight
to help students apply for scholarships for college
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? Choose three options.
Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.
The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.
Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.
The program's curriculum focuses on history, art, and music.
During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
What does it mean if you accomplish something?
You successfully complete a goal.
You go somewhere with another person.
You grant credit or recognition to another person.
You help a person commit a crime.
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?
misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone
discovering a nest while on a hike
finding two dimes on the floor
graduating from high school
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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