The Fun of It

Which quotation develops the central idea of the passage?

• "From then on the family scarcely say me for I worked all the week and spent what I had of Saturday and Sunday at the airport a few miles from town?" (par 15)

• "However, when the time at last came to solo, the period of training seemed to banish nervousness."

  ( par 19)

• "My first solo had come and gone without anything to mark it but an exceptionally poor landing." (par 22)

• "I didn't realize it at the time, but the cooperation of one's family and close friends is one of the greatest safety factors a fledging flyer can have." (par 25)

Read the sentence from paragraph 9.

"Miles away I saw the ocean, and the Hollywood Hills seemed to peep over the edge of the cockpit as if they were already friends."

How does the author's word choice in this sentence affect the meaning of the passage?

• It emphasizes the desire to escape that Amelia Earhart feels when flying.

• It emphasizes the comfort and familiarity that Amelia Earhart feels when flying.

• It emphasizes the need for adventure that Amelia Earhart realizes when flying.

• It emphazizes the isolation resulting from living in a small town that Amelia Earthart realizes when flying.

Read paragraph 10.

"I think I'd like to learn to fly," I told the family casually that evening, knowing full well I'd die if I didn't.

How does the author's use of figurative language affect the meaning of the passage?

• It shows Amelia Earthart motivation to manipulate her parents to help her pursue flying.

• It emphasizes Amelia Earthart's passionate interest in becoming a pilot.

• It describes Amelia Earthart's tendency to be dramatic when things are not going her way.

• It clarifies Amelia Earthart's confidence in the support she knows her family will give her.

Which statement describes the author's perspective toward her parents? Part A

• Amelia Earhart admires her parents and appreciates their patient support.

• Amelia Earhart feels dismissed by her parents but is determined to prove them wrong.

• Amelia Earhart respects her parents' views and allows their disinterest to redirect her desire to fly.

• Amelia Earhart understands her parents' hesitations but is frustrated by their lack of financial assistance.

Which quotation provides support for the answer to Part A?

• "You really weren't serious, were you?' my father said in surprise." (par 13)

• "Evidently, he thought that if he didn't pay, I would not fly." (par 14)

• "After I had really flown alone, Mother was good sport enough to help me buy a small secondhand plane." (par 24)

• "And I spent many hours in this and other planes I occasionally had a chance to fly." (par 24)

What effect did the introduction to aviation have on Amelia Earhart?

• It caused tension within Amelia Earhart's family.

• It drew Amelia Earharts's focus away from previous interests.

• It made Amelia Earhart aware of certain privileges given to men.

• It resulted in the need for Amelia Earhart to cut her hair.

Which is a claim made by the author?

• Flying lessons were significant expenses that most people could not afford.

• It was unfair that veterans returning from war were given first access to flying lessons.

• Women needed to dress sensibly when flying to protect themselves from the elements.

• People felt that welcoming women into careers as pilots would affect passenger safety.

What is the meaining of the word privileged as it is used in paragraph 24?

• compensated

• enabled

• lucky

• scheduled