Barrington Irving Quiz

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

• to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth

• to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math

• to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools

• to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums

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In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?

• to turn a jet into a mobile classroom

• to fly around the world on his own again

• to visit the places he stopped on his first flight

• to help students apply for scholarships for college

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In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? Choose three options.

• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

• The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.

• Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.

• The program’s curriculum focuses on history, art, and music.

• Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.

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What does it mean if you accomplish something?

• You successfully complete a goal.

• You go somewhere with another person.

• You grant credit or recognition to another person.

• You help a person commit a crime.

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Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?

• misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone

• discovering a nest while on a hike

• finding two dimes on the floor

• graduating from high school

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Which action best demonstrates determination?

• Helping her father fix a flat tire

• Going to the movies with friends

• Reading to her brother at bedtime

• Practicing the piano two hours every day

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Which of the following lines from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator" is the best example of indirect characterization?

• Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.

• [H]e beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.

• One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d ever thought about becoming a pilot.

• Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.

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Part A: Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• He is easily persuaded.

• He is determined and intelligent.

• He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.

• He believes that science is more important than the arts.

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Part B: Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• “There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step.”

• To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

• He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components.

• Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.

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Part A: Using clues in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels about accomplishing his solo flight around the world.

• proud and satisfied

• nervous but hopeful

• scared but determined

• excited yet disbelieving

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