Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator

1. According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," Why was Irving's solo flight around the world extraordinary?

• He was the youngest person to fly around the globe.

• He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.

• He was the only African American to make such a trip.

• He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.

• He took the longest possible route around the globe.

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As explained in "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," what inspired Irving to become a pilot?

• reading a book in his parent's 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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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 program in underfunded public schools.

• to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums.

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4. In "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Eductor," 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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In "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," which statements about the "Journey for Knowledge" program are true? Choose three options

• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

• 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.

• Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.

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Analyze the Text: Identify the choice that best answers the question. Read this sentence from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator."

To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida. Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at that time. Choose two options.

• He liked football better than flying.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He was an outstanding athlete.

• He was a poor student in high school

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A. Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator"?

• Witout the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams

• Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's success.

• Having practical experience as stuent prepares one for an interesting career.

• Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

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Part B: Which quotation from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• "Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids' minds."

• "There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step."

• "I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience."

• "The only thing that separates you from CEO's in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you wnat to achieve."

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A: Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on Information "Barrington Irving, Pilot abd Educator"?

• He is easily persuade.

• He is determined and intelligent.

• He behaved irresponsbily when he was younger.

• He believes that science is more important than the arts.

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Part B: Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• "There ae probably millions of kids out thert like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step."

• To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

• He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components.

• Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to numbers of youth in the numbers of youth in aviation and other science-and math-related careers.

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