6th STAAR "Flying into History" Assessment

Which idea is supported throughout the selection?

• Lindbergh was younger than most pilots hoping to fly from New York to Paris.

• Airplanes with multiple engines were safest for crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

• It took Lindbergh years to get the money he needed to build his plane.

• Lindbergh believed a new strategy was needed to fly from New York to Paris.

Which detail about Lindbergh’s flight supports the idea that he flew the plane low in the sky?

• Lindbergh used the stars to guide him.

• Lindbergh called out to fishermen for directions.

• The plane traveled through poor weather conditions

• The plane was equipped with hundreds of gallons of fuel.

The map of Lindbergh’s flight path helps the reader understand —

• that the hotel owner wanted Lindbergh to be the first pilot to reach Paris

• why people were able to see the plane when Lindbergh flew over the ocean

• that Lindbergh had to fly over a large body of water in order to get to Paris

• why Lindbergh made so many test flights over land before his flight across the ocean

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection? Explain using text evidence.

Answer explanation

Use R.A.C.E. to answer this question.

The most likely reason the author wrote this selection is...

The text states, "______________________________________."

This shows....

What is the best summary of the section titled “The Flight”?

• Charles Lindbergh asked people for directions as he flew over fishing boats on his long flight to Paris, France.

• Charles Lindbergh received awards from royalty and the president of the United States after he flew from New York to Paris.

• Charles Lindbergh was the first pilot to complete the difficult nonstop flight from New York to Paris and became an international hero.

• Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean with only a compass and the stars to help him navigate through fog and darkness.

The main idea of paragraphs 4 and 5 is that the Spirit of St. Louis was —

• rejected by companies Lindbergh approached

• sponsored by local businessmen

• completed in a short period of time

• created to satisfy Lindbergh’s requirements

• sponsored by local businessmen

In paragraph 7, the word "transcontinental" means