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WorksheetsReal Life Daredevils: Bessie Coleman Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 33mins
What was Bessie Coleman's real name?
Elizabeth Coleman
Bessie Smith
Sarah Johnson
Mary Lou
On what date was Bessie Coleman born?
26th February
26th January
26th March
26th December
What nationality was Bessie Coleman?
Canadian
American
British
Australian
What was Bessie Coleman famous for?
Being a famous actress
Being the first black female stunt pilot
Being a renowned artist
Being a politician
What is one of Bessie Coleman's hobbies that she included in her stunt displays?
Skydiving
Parachuting
Bungee jumping
Rock climbing
Where did Bessie Coleman travel for a show?
Atlanta
New York City
Florida
France
In what city did Bessie Coleman move to join her brothers?
Chicago
Atlanta
New York City
Texas
What significant achievement did Bessie Coleman accomplish?
She became the first black woman to perform in a circus.
She became the first black woman to gain a pilot's license in Texas.
She became the first black woman to fly across the Atlantic.
She became the first black woman to teach aviation.
What type of stunts did Bessie Coleman perform in her displays?
Fire breathing
Barrel rolls and loops-the-loop
Tightrope walking
Juggling
In which state did Bessie Coleman gain her pilot's license?
Florida
California
Texas
New York
What was Bessie Coleman known for?
Being a famous actress
Being one of the world's first stunt pilots
Being a civil rights activist
Being a renowned artist
Where was Bessie Coleman born?
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Texas
New York City
Chicago, Illinois
What challenge did Bessie face while growing up?
She had to help care for her younger siblings.
She had no interest in school.
She lived in a wealthy family.
She traveled extensively.
At what age did Bessie see the Wright brothers fly an airplane?
5 years old
10 years old
15 years old
20 years old
What inspired Bessie Coleman to want to fly?
Her family background
Her work in the cotton fields
Early aircraft she saw in books
A visit to an air show
What was Bessie Coleman's main goal?
To become a famous actress
To become a pilot
To become a teacher
To become a doctor
What challenges did Bessie face in pursuing her dream of becoming a pilot?
There were very few women pilots.
No black women pilots existed at that time.
She was rejected by all flying schools.
All of the above
Where did Bessie go to train as a pilot?
The United States
Canada
France
England
In what year did Bessie Coleman become the first black woman to get a pilot's license?
1919
1921
1925
1930
How did Bessie Coleman overcome the rejections from flying schools?
She gave up on her dream.
She saved her money and traveled to France.
She moved to a different country.
She asked her friends for help.
What was Bessie Coleman known for after returning from France?
Being a beauty salon owner
Being a flying acrobat
Being a flight instructor
Being a stunt actress
Where did Bessie perform her first appearance after returning from France?
Atlanta
Chicago
New York City
Los Angeles
What type of shows did Bessie begin flying in?
Circus performances
Barnstorming air shows
Military exhibitions
Air races
What daring maneuvers did Bessie perform during her shows?
Skydiving
Looping-the-loop and rolling her plane
Aerial photography
Ballooning
What happened to Bessie in 1923?
She became famous overnight.
She was awarded a medal.
She was badly injured in a crash and had to take a year away from flying.
She opened her own flight school.
What additional skill did Bessie Coleman learn to enhance her performances?
Aerial photography
Parachute jumps
Ballooning
Skydiving
How did Bessie's performances impact her status?
They made her a celebrity.
They led to her retirement.
They caused her to lose popularity.
They had no significant effect.
What did Bessie never forget as she became famous?
The fame she achieved
The problems she had overcome
The money she earned
The friends she made
What did Bessie try to ensure for her spectators during her performances?
That they could buy souvenirs
That they were treated the same regardless of race
That they received free food
That they could meet her after the show
What does the content suggest about Bessie’s values?
She prioritized money over equality.
She believed in equality for all spectators.
She focused only on her career.
She did not care about her audience
What was a major danger of flying planes in the 1920s?
What type of aircraft did Bessie Coleman and other barnstormers commonly use?
What unfortunate event occurred on 30th April 1926?
What caused Bessie Coleman to be thrown out of the plane during the accident?
How was Bessie's legacy honored in 2000?
What qualities did Bessie possess that helped her achieve her dream of flying?
Wealth and connections
Bravery and determination
Luck and support from friends
A strong educational background
How did Bessie's career as a pilot come to an end?
She retired voluntarily.
Her career ended in tragedy.
She moved to another country.
She started a new profession.
What impact did Bessie Coleman's stunts have on others?
They discouraged others from flying.
They inspired many people who saw her.
They were ignored by the public.
They caused fear among spectators.
What organization was founded in honor of Bessie Coleman?
The Black Aviators Association
The Bessie Coleman Aero Club
The Women's Aviation League
The National Pilots Society
What activity did members of the Bessie Coleman Aero Club participate in?
Flight training
Air shows
Skydiving
Balloon races
