Barrington Irving Pilot and Educator

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.
  

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
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.
  

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
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
  

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.
  

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.

In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop? “We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.”

• Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.
  

• Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.
  

• The success of Experience Aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.
  

• More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.

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.

Which of the following 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.

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

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