Amelia Earhart (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

Amelia Earhart, an adventurous child, became a pioneering aviator. Despite initial disinterest in planes, a pivotal flight inspired her to pursue aviation. She broke records, became a celebrity, and advocated for women in aviation. Her mysterious disappearance during a global flight attempt left a lasting legacy.

What was Amelia Earhart's reaction when she first saw an airplane at the Iowa State Fair?

• She was scared and ran away.

• She was fascinated and wanted to learn more.

• She was unimpressed and wanted to return to the merry-go-round.

• She immediately decided to become a pilot.

What was the name of Amelia Earhart's first plane?

• The Sparrow

• The Canary

• The Falcon

• The Eagle

How did Amelia Earhart become a worldwide celebrity?

• By setting a world altitude record

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

• By being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic as a passenger

• By winning the Powerpuff Derby

What organization did Amelia Earhart help to establish?

• The Women's Aviation Society

• The Female Pilots Association

• The 99s

• The Aviatrix Club

What was unique about Amelia Earhart's views on marriage?

• She thought only one partner should work.

• She believed in traditional gender roles.

• She believed in equal responsibility and kept her maiden name.

• She refused to marry.

What was Amelia Earhart's final aviation challenge?

• Setting a new world altitude record

• Flying solo across the Pacific Ocean

• Circumnavigating the globe

• Flying from New York to Paris

What is one theory about Amelia Earhart's disappearance?

• She landed on Nikumaroro Island and ultimately died there.

• She landed on Howland Island and was rescued.

• She crashed into the Pacific Ocean and was never found.

• She was captured by a foreign government.