Wright Flight

What is the author saying about humans?

• They want the powers that they observe in other creatures.

• They sometimes pray to birds because birds are magnificent.

• They should give up on the notion that they will ever outfly birds.

• They live in a world of fantasy instead of keeping their feet on the ground.

What key point is the author supporting in "To Fly" with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?

• Wings are not just for birds.

• Humans idolize creatures that fly.

• Some wings work better than others.

• Flying can give people superpowers.

"Into the Air" includes illustrations of the Wright brothers' experiment to:

• show that testing ideas was important to their work

• make us think the Wright brothers were intelligent

• show how they were always doubting themselves

• help describe outdated technology

The Wright brothers invented a box-shaped wind tunnel to:

• earn money by selling it to other inventors

• answer their question about wing design

• use it as a model for a much larger tunnel they would build later

• use in a flight demonstration

Which idea is supported by information throughout the biography?

• The Wright brothers were more interested in bicycles than airplanes.

• The Wright brothers did not believe in building on the work of other pioneers.

• The Wright brothers used science and creativity to solve the puzzle of flight.

• The Wright brothers relied mostly on inspiration to solve the puzzle of flight.

What is the main subject of the biography?

• All early aviators

• The entire Wright family

• Aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright

• The correct way to design a motor-powered airplane

What main event from the text, ”Letters of Wilbur Wright” by Wilbur Wright happened first?

• Wright expresses his belief that flight is possible.

• Wright describes a motorless glider.

• Wright is excited he is making progress.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Wright Flight'?

• A) The struggle for human achievement

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The importance of family

• D) The inevitability of failure

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Wright Flight'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

In the context of 'Wright Flight', what does the term 'soar' most likely mean?

• A) To fly high

• B) To sing loudly

• C) To run quickly

• D) To jump