Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator

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 students 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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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.

• He beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.

• One of their customers, a Jamaincan-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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Why was Irving's solo flight around the world extraordinary?

• 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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving?

• 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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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," Why was Irving's solo flight around the world extraordinary?

• He was the youngest person to fly around the globe.

• He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.

• He was the only African American to make such a trip.

• He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.

• 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

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

• reading a book in his parent's 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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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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 program in underfunded public schools.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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In "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Eductor," 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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze the Text: Identify the choice that best answers the question. 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 liked football better than flying.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He was an outstanding athlete.

• He was a poor student in high school

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1