Queen Bess

Who was Bessie Coleman?

• The first African–American woman airplane pilot

• A teacher

• A famous actress

• A war hero

What was Bessie Coleman also known as?

• The Flying Wonder

• Queen Bess

• Sky Queen

• Lady Pilot

How many siblings did Bessie Coleman have?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Fifteen

• Eight

What did Bessie Coleman do to help her family?

• She wrote books

• She taught at a local school

• She washed people's laundry

• She sang in the choir

What kind of school did Bessie Coleman attend for college?

• A farming school

• A medical school

• An art school

• A law school

Why did Bessie Coleman move to France?

• To visit the Eiffel Tower

• To get a pilot's license

• To start a farm

• To learn French

What made Bessie Coleman famous in America?

• Her paintings

• Her cooking skills

• Her stunt shows

• Her writing

What is an inference / conclusion?

• Evidence from a text

• An educated guess

• The main idea of text

• The last paragraph of an essay

What conclusion about Bessie Coleman can be drawn from the author's description of her in the text?

• Coleman wanted to live in different parts of the world.

• Coleman had dreams of being famous

• Coleman refused to let problems get in her way.

• Coleman always pictured herself as being a pilot.

Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that Coleman refused to let problems get in her way?

• "When she returned she became quite famous.

• "Once she finished flight school, she went back to America."

• "She imagined she was a female fighter pilot, too."

• "Despite all the difficulties, Bessie graduated from the eighth grade and moved on to college."