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Worksheets"Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator"
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
Why was Irving's solo flight around the world extraordinary?
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
He was the only African American to make such a trip.
He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.
He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.
What inspired Irving to become a pilot?
reading a book in his parents' bookstore
talking to his parents about his ambitions
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida
What is the main goal of Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth
to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools
to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums
What does Irving have planned for the future?
to turn a jet into a mobile classroom
to fly around the world on his own again
to visit the places he stopped on his first flight
to help students apply for scholarships for college
Which statement about the "Journey for Knowledge" program is NOT true?
Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.
The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.
Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.
During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.
What does it mean if you accomplish something?
You successfully complete a goal.
You go somewhere with another person.
You grant credit or recognition to another person.
You help a person commit a crime.
Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?
misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone
discovering a nest while on a hike
finding two times on the floor
graduating from high school
How might someone best show that she has determination? Base your answer on the meaning of determination.
by helping her father fix a flat tire
by going to the movies with friends
by reading to her brother at bedtime
by practicing the piano two hors every day
Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator"?
Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.
Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.
Having practical experience as a students prepares one for an interesting career.
Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's success.
Which of the following lines from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator" is the best example of indirect characterization?
Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.
He beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.
One of their customers, a Jamaincan-born professional pilot asked Irving if he'd ever thought about becoming a pilot.
Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.
Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving?
He is easily persuaded.
He is determined and intelligent.
He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.
He believes that science is more important than the arts.
One meaning of the word bounty is "plenty." Based on your knowledge of the Old English suffix -ful, choose the best definition of bountiful.
gifts
adequate
determined
overflowing
Given your knowledge of the Old English suffix -ful, which of the following would a boastful person be most likely to do?
found a nonprofit
start an argument
brag about a grade
take flying lessons
