Barrington Irving

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

• graduating from high school

How might someone best show that she has determination? Base your answer on the meaning of determination.

• by helping her father fix a flat tire

• by going to the movies with friends

• by practicing the piano two hours every day

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 was an outstanding athlete.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He liked football better than flying.

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

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”?

• Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

• Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

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

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

• “The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve.”

• “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.”