The Flying Girl: Aida de Acosta's Journey

What inspired Aida to learn to fly?

• Seeing a bird in the sky

• A dream she had

• A story she read

• Seeing a man flying an airship

Who did Aida approach to learn how to fly?

• A pilot

• Her friend

• Alberto, the inventor

• Her mother

What was Alberto's vision for his airships?

• To carry goods

• For personal travel only

• To connect people globally

• To be used in wars

What role did Aida refuse to take when offered by Alberto?

• Mechanic

• Navigator

• Passenger

• Co-pilot

What did Aida prove by flying the airship?

• That she was brave and skilled

• That she could follow directions

• That airships are safe

• That she could be a good passenger

How did the onlookers react when Aida landed?

• They criticized her

• They ignored her

• They celebrated her

• They helped her out of the airship

What did Alberto do when Aida landed?

• He left the scene

• He ignored her

• He cheered for her

• He scolded her

What did Aida believe about her flying experience?

• That it was a failure

• That it was unimportant

• That she would be the last to fly

• That she wouldn't be the last to fly

What does Aida think it takes to change the world?

• Lots of money

• Political power

• One dreamer's example

• Advanced technology

What did children probably start believing after seeing Aida fly?

• That airships are magical

• That they too can fly

• That only adults can fly

• That flying is dangerous