Ruth Elder with plane in 1927 and in California motorboat race in 1933

In a significant year for aviation, Ruth Elder, a 23-year-old former dental assistant, aimed to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by Charles Lindbergh's successful flight, she was determined to make her mark in aviation history.

What made the year notable in aviation history?

• The first commercial flight

• Ruth Elder's contribution

• The invention of the jet engine

• The first moon landing

What was Ruth Elder's profession before her aviation attempt?

• Dental assistant

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Pilot

What was Ruth Elder's goal in her aviation endeavor?

• To be the first woman to fly solo around the world

• To be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic

• To set a speed record

• To invent a new type of aircraft

Who had already completed the hazardous flight before Ruth Elder?

• Amelia Earhart

• Charles Lindbergh

• Howard Hughes

• Wiley Post

What was Ruth Elder's age when she decided to attempt the flight?

• 21

• 27

• 23

• 25