Brave Bessie Comprehension

What was one of Bessie's goals as a pilot?

• To encourage other African Americans to learn to fly.

• To become the first woman to fly solo around the world.

• To set a world record for the fastest flight across the Atlantic.

• To teach aviation to children in her community.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Where did Bessie hear about lady pilots in France?

• At the barbershop.

• At the library.

• At the airport.

• At the café.

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What challenges did Bessie face in her education?

• She faced financial challenges that made it hard for her to continue her education.

• She struggled with a lack of interest in her studies.

• She had to balance work and school responsibilities.

• She faced language barriers that hindered her learning.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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What did Bessie want to do after hearing about lady pilots?

• Become a nurse

• Become a teacher

• Become a pilot

• Become a flight attendant

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What job did Bessie have when she moved to Chicago?

• She worked at a barbershop.

• She was a teacher.

• She worked in a factory.

• She was a nurse.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Why did Bessie stop going to college?

• She graduated and found a job.

• It cost too much money and she could not afford it.

• She didn't like the courses offered.

• She moved to a different city.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

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Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure in history?

• She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

• She broke barriers for African Americans and women in aviation.

• She was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize.

• She invented the first airplane designed for women.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

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What was created in honor of Bessie Coleman's legacy?

• The Bessie Coleman Aero Club that taught African Americans to fly.

• The Bessie Coleman Scholarship for aspiring pilots.

• The Bessie Coleman Aviation Museum in Chicago.

• The Bessie Coleman Foundation for Women's Rights in Aviation.

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How did Bessie Coleman contribute to aviation?

• By being a role model and advocating for diversity in flying.

• By inventing new aircraft technology.

• By being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

• By establishing the first aviation school for women.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What legacy did Bessie leave behind?

• Inspiring future generations of pilots and promoting equality in aviation.

• Establishing the first airline in the United States.

• Creating a flight school for women only.

• Developing new aviation technology for commercial use.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

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