Comprehension and Structure Questions

What must a person do to obtain a pilot's license?

• Travel around the world.

• Pass a written exam and practice flying for over 900 hours.

• Only have enough money.

• Know how to build an airplane.

What significant achievement did Barrington Irving reach at age 23?

• He graduated from college.

• He became the youngest person to fly solo around the world.

• He opened a bookstore.

• He started a nonprofit organization.

What inspired Irving to become a pilot?

• A book he read.

• A conversation with a Jamaican-born professional pilot.

• His parents' encouragement.

• A flight simulator video game.

What did Irving do to support his flight school expenses?

• He sold books.

• He washed airplanes.

• He played football.

• He worked in a restaurant.

What was the main message Irving wanted to convey to young people?

• Education is not important.

• Dreams can be achieved with determination and hard work.

• Money is the key to success.

• Only talented people succeed.

What is the goal of Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

• To sell airplanes.

• To boost youth interest in aviation and science-related careers.

• To provide scholarships to students.

• To build airplanes for fun.

What type of projects do students participate in through Experience Aviation?

• Academic writing.

• Hands-on robotics projects and flight simulator challenges.

• Cooking classes.

• Sports activities.

How does Irving plan to inspire millions of kids in the future?

• By opening more bookstores.

• By transforming a jet into a flying classroom.

• By creating a new video game.

• By giving motivational speeches.

What did Irving mean when he said, "The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you"?

• External factors are the biggest obstacles.

• People should rely on others for success.

• Self-doubt and lack of effort can hinder one’s success.

• Money is the only thing that matters.

What impact did Irving hope to have on young people when he returned from his flight?

• To gain fame and fortune.

• To inspire them with his story and share his knowledge.

• To convince them to become pilots.

• To show them the dangers of flying.