Barrington Irving Pilot and Educator Comprehension Check

According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," why was Irving's solo flight around the word 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 took the longest possible route around the globe.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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 interests in careers in aviation, science, and math

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• to turn a jet into a mobile classroom

• to help students apply for scholarships for college

• to fly around the world on his own again

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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

• B. The program will include communication with the international Space Station

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

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

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does it mean if you "accomplish" something?

• You help a person commit a crime.

• You successfully complete a goal.

• You go somewhere with another person.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone

• graduating from high school

• discovering a nest while on a hike

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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

• by practicing the piano two hours everyday

• by going to the movies with friends

• by helping her father fix a flat tire

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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 the time. Choose two options.

• He liked football better than flying.

• He was an outstanding athlete.

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

• He was a poor student in high school

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Part A. Which of the following sentence 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 keys to success.

• Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2