Freedom Fliers

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1. Why does the author write that Harry Stewart Jr. was “in for a shock” when he traveled south to attend basic training?

• He experienced integration for the first time.
• He faced segregation for the first time.
• He learned that flying planes was difficult.
• He discovered that he would be sent off to war with very little training.

2. [Part A] When they returned home after World War II, Stewart and other Black Airmen ___.

• began attending the Tuskegee Institute
• spoke out against the Tuskegee program
• all became successful airline pilots
• still faced discrimination

3. Which detail best supports the answer to question 2?

• “They flew more than 1,500 missions over enemy territory . . .”
• “As he watched military planes taking off, he dreamed of flying one someday.”
• “Stewart applied for pilot jobs with two airlines, but neither would hire a Black pilot.”
• “He continues to tell his story, hoping future generations will be inspired.”

4. Which word in the article has nearly the same meaning as aviators?

• Allies
• pilots
• forces
• generations

5. At first, the Young Change Makers wanted to improve their school’s ___.

• appearance
• safety
• sports programs
• air-conditioning

6. Which detail shows that the kids’ speeches to the school board were convincing?

• “They had prepared speeches about the poor condition of their schoolyard . . .”
• “Number one on their list was getting their crumbling schoolyard fixed.”
• “The next morning, crews began fixing the concrete in the schoolyard.”
• “. . . they meet every month to discuss other ways to improve their school.”

7. What is the purpose of the sidebar, “What the Young Change Makers Want You to Know”?

• to describe the group’s next projects
• to get readers to sign the group’s petition
• to give details about each group member
• to give readers advice on making change

8. Based on the article, you know that ___.

• Port Lockroy employees have many responsibilities
• working at Port Lockroy is easy
• many people apply for jobs at Port Lockroy
• Port Lockroy employees are penguin experts

9. Employees at Port Lockroy have to ___.

• sleep in tents on the ice
• shower on ships
• use the internet to communicate with family
• deliver mail in extreme heat and cold