Barrington Irving Pilot and Educator Comprehension Check

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? (Two answers on actual quiz; just pick one today)

• He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
  
• He was the only African American to make such a trip.
  
• He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.
  
• He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.
  

As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?

• reading a book in his parents' bookstore
  
• talking to his parents about his ambitions
  
• sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
  
• receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida

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

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

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? (Three answers on actual quiz; can only mark one today)

• The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.
  
• Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.
  
• Irving will personally visit every classroom along the way.
  
• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

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.

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

How might someone best show that she has ^{determination}? Base your answer on the meaning of ^{determination}. 

• by helping her father fix a flat tire
  
• by going to the movies with friends
  
• by reading to her brother at bedtime
  
• by practicing the piano two hours every day

Read this sentence from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator.”
          To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.
Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at that time. (Two correct answers on quiz)

• He was an outstanding athlete.
  
• He liked football better than flying.
  
• He was a poor student in high school.
  
• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A
Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.
  
• Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.
  
• Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.
  
• Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's success.