WorksheetsBarrington Irving Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Choose two options.
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.
He took the longest possible route around the globe.
As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” 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
According to "Barrington, Pilot and Educator," 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
In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” 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
In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? Choose three options.
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.
The program’s curriculum focuses on history, art, and music.
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 dimes 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 hours every day
Read this sentence from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator.”
To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football
scholarship to the University of Florida.
Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at that time. Choose two options.
He was an outstanding athlete.
He wanted to fly a commercial jet.
He liked football better than flying.
He was a poor student in high school.
He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.
Part A 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 student prepares one for an interesting career.
Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person’s success.
Part B Which quotation from the text best supports the central idea, "Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success."
“The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve.
“There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step.”
“I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience.”
“Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds.”
In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop?
“We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.”
Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.
Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.
The success of Experience Aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.
More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.
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 Jamaican-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.
Part A Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?
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.
Part B Which excerpt from the text best supports the inference, "He is determined and intelligent."?
“There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step.”
To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.
He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components.
Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.
Part A Using clues in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels about accomplishing his solo flight around the world.
proud and satisfied
nervous but hopeful
scared but determined
excited yet disbelieving
Which excerpt from the text best supports the inference that Barrington Irving feels "proud and satisfied" about accomplishing his solo flight around the world?
Then another dream took hold: flying solo around the world.
After 97 days, 26 stops, and dozens of thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms, he touched down to a roaring crowd in Miami.
This “Journey for Knowledge” flight is scheduled to depart in 2013 and will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven continents.
“They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well ... guess what?”
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
Give 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
Which word (or words) in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized?
fifth-grade class
field trip
delaware river
ecosystem
Which word in the following sentences is a possessive pronoun? Jamal’s going to ride his brother’s bike to school. He hopes that his own bike will be fixed today. His dad’s working on it now.
Jamal’s
brother’s
his
dad’s
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for they’re school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. You’re attendance would be very welcome.
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for they’re school food pantry. You’re attendance would be very welcome.
Which of the following words is an example of a personal pronoun?
you
his
James
Janet’s
