Brave Bessie

What came twice a year to Bessie's house?

• the ice cream truck

• a food wagon

• a library wagon

• a school wagon

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How do you know Bessie thought school was important? Circle all that apply.

• She walked miles to and from school.

• She saved money to go to college.

• She loved her teacher so much.

• She practiced reading often.

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Why did Bessie have to leave college?

• She missed her family.

• She could not afford it anymore.

• She did not want to learn.

• She did not get good grades.

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How did Bessie become interested in flying?

• She met a lady pilot.

• She learned about planes in college.

• She went to an air show in Chicago.

• She heard her brother talk about lady pilots.

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Why could Bessie not find someone in America to teach her to fly?

• She did not have enough money to pay for the lessons.

• Her grades were not good to become a pilot.

• No one would teach her because of her skin color.

• She was a woman.

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What did Bessie have to do BEFORE she went to France?

• find an apartment

• learn to speak French

• learn to fly a plane by herself

• find someone to teach her how to fly

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How was Bessie's trip to France? Circle all that apply.

• She was a little scared.

• The trip took nine long days.

• She sailed on a steam ship.

• She met a lot of people on the ship just like her.

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What did Bessie have to do during her flying lessons? Circle all that apply.

• She had to study how to inspect a plane.

• She had to check the engine.

• She had to practice how to take off and how to land.

• She learned all the words for planes and flying in English and French.

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What happened when Bessie returned to America?

• She went back to college.

• She never flew again.

• Her family moved.

• Many people, including reporters, were interested in Bessie.

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How did Bessie earn money to open up her flying school?

• She performed on stage.

• She performed stunt-flying shows.

• She worked with her brother.

• She picked cotton.

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