Barrington Irving Pilot and Educator Comprehension Check

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Choose two options.

• 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.

• He took the longest possible route around the globe.

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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

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According to "Barrington, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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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. Choose two options.

• He was an outstanding athlete.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He liked football better than flying.

• He was a poor student in high school.

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

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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.

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