What was the purpose of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program during WWII?
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Quiz

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8th Grade
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Hard
ADDISON DAVIS
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
C. To explore double standards or discrimination against women in the military
B. To encourage today's military leaders to enlist more women in the air force
A. To replace the shortage of male pilots in the United States
D. To spread awareness about a forgotten or little known part of women's history
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why were women needed as pilots during WWII?
A. There was a shortage of male pilots in the United States, so women were trained to fill those positions.
B. Women replaced the shortage of male pilots, allowing the male pilots to enter combat.
C. The burden of WWII finally convinced the U.S. to accept female pilots into the military.
D. A larger production of planes needed a greater increase of trained pilots to fly them, so women were called to fill these roles.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the historical relationship between women and the military, at least in the United States?
A. Women were always allowed to serve in the military.
B. Women were never allowed to serve in the military.
C. Women were allowed to serve in the military only during wartime.
D. Women were not allowed to serve in the military, but were called to serve during WWII due to a shortage of male pilots.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Is it more acceptable for women to serve in the military today? Why or why not?
C. Yes, because the military now recognizes the contributions of women.
A. Yes, because women are now considered equal to men in all aspects.
B. No, because women are still not allowed to serve in combat roles.
D. No, because there are still restrictions on the roles women can serve in the military.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why do you think was it acceptable for women to serve for men as pilots, but not to replace them?
C. Women were seen as capable of supporting the war effort, but not as equals to men in the military.
A. Women were considered better pilots than men.
B. Women were only allowed to serve temporarily until the men returned from combat.
D. Women were not allowed to serve as pilots at all during WWII.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How do we define the roles of men and women?
D. Men and women have interchangeable roles in society.
C. Men and women have defined roles based on societal expectations.
B. Men and women have different roles based on their physical abilities.
A. Men and women have equal roles in society.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In the context of this article, what makes a hero?
A. A hero is someone who serves in the military.
B. A hero is someone who sacrifices their life for their country.
C. A hero is someone who is recognized for their contributions.
D. A hero is someone who is remembered by their family.
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