WorksheetsQuiz on 'Born to Fly'
Total questions: 151
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
What is the central theme of the first chapter?
The importance of education
The history of aviation
The role of technology in aviation
Childhood imagination and defiance of limits
What is the central theme of the first chapter?
The importance of education
The history of aviation
The role of technology in aviation
Childhood imagination and defiance of limits
Which action did seven-year-old Louise McPhetridge take?
Built a wooden crate
Flew a small airplane
Rode a pony
Jumped off a roof with an umbrella
What did Ruth Elder do at the age of twelve?
Flew a hot-air balloon
Dismantled a car engine
Built a track for a wooden crate
Jumped off her shed onto a pony
What did Ruth Elder do at the age of twelve?
Flew a hot-air balloon
Dismantled a car engine
Built a track for a wooden crate
Jumped off her shed onto a pony
What stopped Marvel Crosson from jumping off the garage roof?
Her teacher
Her father
Her brother
Her mother
What stopped Marvel Crosson from jumping off the garage roof?
Her teacher
Her father
Her brother
Her mother
What did Amelia Earhart use to simulate flying?
A paper airplane
A bicycle
A wooden crate
A kite
What did Amelia Earhart use to simulate flying?
A paper airplane
A bicycle
A wooden crate
A kite
What phrase ties all the pilots’ stories together?
The goal was always to get in the air
Women can fly too
Flying is for everyone
Dreams take flight
What phrase ties all the pilots’ stories together?
The goal was always to get in the air
Women can fly too
Flying is for everyone
Dreams take flight
What phrase ties all the pilots’ stories together?
The goal was always to get in the air
Women can fly too
Flying is for everyone
Dreams take flight
What event does the book focus on?
The first moon landing
The first transatlantic flight
The Women’s Air Derby of 1929
The invention of the airplane
What event does the book focus on?
The first moon landing
The first transatlantic flight
The Women’s Air Derby of 1929
The invention of the airplane
What does the metaphor 'cross-country races were the Super Bowls of their time' imply?
The races were not well-known
The races were only for men
The races were very popular and significant
The races were dangerous
What does the metaphor 'cross-country races were the Super Bowls of their time' imply?
The races were not well-known
The races were only for men
The races were very popular and significant
The races were dangerous
What does Ruth Elder's frustration with being excluded from football highlight?
Fear of flying
Lack of interest in sports
Desire to participate in male activities
Love for football
What does Marvel Crosson's dismantling of a car engine reveal?
Her fear of flying
Her love for racing
Her dislike for cars
Her mechanical curiosity
What does Louise McPhetridge's continued attempts at flight demonstrate?
Persistent and imaginative pursuit of aspirations
Fear of heights
Love for hot-air balloons
Disinterest in flying
What does Louise McPhetridge's continued attempts at flight demonstrate?
Persistent and imaginative pursuit of aspirations
Fear of heights
Love for hot-air balloons
Disinterest in flying
What does Amelia Earhart's sledding method foreshadow?
Her fear of speed
Her dislike for rules
Her passion for aviation
Her love for winter sports
What does the contrast between the 'correct way for girls to ride a sled' and Amelia's method establish?
Her dislike for rules
Her independent and rule-breaking nature
Her fear of sledding
Her love for winter
What does Florence Lowe's behavior in the living room illustrate?
Love for cleaning
Interest in interior design
Fear of dirt
Rejection of traditional female behaviors
What shared experience is highlighted among the young aviators?
Fear of flying
Falling in love with planes at first sight
Love for cars
Disinterest in aviation
What does Bobbi Trout's declaration about flying illustrate?
Love for cars
Ambitious dreams
Fear of heights
Disinterest in aviation
What does Aunt Edna's response to Bobbi's declaration highlight?
Interest in aviation
Fear of flying
Support for Bobbi's dreams
Societal view that flying was inappropriate for women
What does Aunt Edna's response to Bobbi's declaration highlight?
Interest in aviation
Fear of flying
Support for Bobbi's dreams
Societal view that flying was inappropriate for women
What does Marvel Crosson's quote about flying summarize?
Support for female pilots
Interest in aviation
Fear of flying
Societal attitude towards women and challenges they faced
What is the significance of the Women’s Air Derby of 1929?
It was the first women’s cross-country air race
It was the first transatlantic flight
It was the first moon landing
It was the first air show
What is the significance of the Women’s Air Derby of 1929?
It was the first women’s cross-country air race
It was the first transatlantic flight
It was the first moon landing
It was the first air show
What does the narrative pace in the first chapter help to build?
Confusion and chaos
Anticipation and excitement
Boredom and disinterest
Fear and anxiety
What does the auditory imagery in Ruth Elder's anecdote provide?
Fear and anxiety
Sensory detail and excitement
Boredom and disinterest
Confusion and chaos
What does the visual imagery of Florence Lowe tracking mud through the living room create?
A sad moment
A scary scene
A confusing image
A humorous picture
What does the phrase 'kids who fell in love with planes at first sight' capture?
The shared passion for aviation
Fear of flying
Love for cars
Disinterest in aviation
What does the comparison of Evelyn Trout’s vision of flight to Marvel Crosson’s vision create?
A sense of confusion
A sense of fear
A sense of disinterest
A sense of shared experience
What does the sensory detail of the plane 'slipping over the trees' emphasize?
The fear of flying
The disinterest in aviation
The confusion of the moment
The immediate and profound impact of flight
What does the final section of the text expand on?
The support for female pilots
The disinterest in aviation
The limitations placed on women and their ambition
The fear of flying
What does the phrase 'flying was regarded as dangerous for men and impossible for women' summarize?
Interest in aviation
Fear of flying
Support for female pilots
The societal attitude towards women and challenges they faced
What does the phrase 'flying was regarded as dangerous for men and impossible for women' summarize?
Interest in aviation
Fear of flying
Support for female pilots
The societal attitude towards women and challenges they faced
What does the anecdote about Marvel Crosson and her brother watching a plane highlight?
Their disinterest in aviation
Their fear of flying
Their love for cars
Their fascination with aviation
What does the description of Amelia Earhart's sledding method illustrate?
Her dislike for rules
Her fear of speed
Her love for winter sports
Her thrill-seeking nature
What does the phrase 'they were constantly being told to behave more like ‘proper girls’' link to?
The overarching theme of defying gender stereotypes
The support for female pilots
The interest in aviation
The fear of flying
What does the story of young aviators building makeshift flying machines suggest about their personalities?
They were imaginative and determined
They disliked challenges
They were content with ordinary activities
They preferred to follow rules
What does the reaction of society to women pilots in the 1920s reveal?
Widespread encouragement for female aviators
Equal opportunities for all pilots
Indifference towards women in aviation
Prevalent gender biases and obstacles
What does the description of the pilots' childhood adventures indicate about their future achievements?
They were uninterested in aviation
Early passion and boldness led to groundbreaking accomplishments
They avoided taking risks
They were unlikely to succeed
True or False: Marvel and Joe had enough money to get into the county fairgrounds.
True
False
Read the passage: 'This was 1913, just ten years after the Wright brothers made the world’s first powered flight. Airplanes were still very much a work in progress. Most Americans had never even seen one.' What year did the Wright brothers make the world’s first powered flight?
1900
1903
1913
1920
What was the early aircraft design called?
Puller
Pusher
Flyer
Glider
According to the passage, what was the only thing Marvel ever wanted to do?
Become a teacher
Learn to cook
Fly
Travel the world
What did Amelia Earhart use as wings when she tried to fly from the roof?
A blanket
An umbrella
A kite
A coat
Amelia Earhart was afraid after her ride in the wooden crate.
True
False
What did Florence Lowe use her frilly dresses for at school?
To impress her teachers
To clean her riding boots
To participate in spitting contests
To ride horses
Why did Florence Lowe bring her horse, Dobbins, into her dorm room?
She wanted to show off to her friends
She was hiding from the principal
Dobbins was lonely and came upstairs to look for her
She was cleaning her horse
What did Evelyn Trout see in the sky that excited her?
A bird
An airplane
A balloon
A kite
Who did Evelyn (Bobbi) tell about seeing the airplane?
Her teacher
Her mother
Her aunt Edna
Her friend Florence
According to the passage, what did Bobbi want to do someday?
Become a teacher
Fly an airplane
Be a drummer
Collect articles
The passage states that flying was regarded as dangerous for men and impossible for women.
True
False
Who inspired Marvel to pursue her dream of flying?
Her aunt Edna
Her best friend
Her father
Her teacher
What did Florence Lowe enjoy doing at school besides riding horses?
Playing the piano
Participating in spitting contests
Flying airplanes
Reading books
True or False: Early airplanes were considered safe and easy to fly.
True
False
What was Marvel Crosson's real name?
Martha
Mary
Margaret
Marvel
What did Marvel Crosson and her brother Joe pay for their first airplane ride?
$3.50
$2.50
$1.50
$4.50
What was Marvel Crosson's reaction to seeing the Dutch Flats airfield?
A glimpse of heaven
A terrifying sight
A boring place
A noisy environment
What did Marvel Crosson and her brother do to pursue their passion for flying?
Bought a navy trainer airplane
Built a model airplane
Moved to New York
Joined a flying club
What did Marvel Crosson and her brother do to pursue their passion for flying?
Bought a navy trainer airplane
Built a model airplane
Moved to New York
Joined a flying club
What was Amelia Earhart doing when she first became interested in aviation?
Studying at a university
Writing a book
Traveling around the world
Working with wounded soldiers
Who was Amelia Earhart's flying instructor?
Louise McPhetridge
Bobbi Trout
Marvel Crosson
Neta Snook
What is the central metaphor used to describe early aviation?
Breaking barriers
Flying high
Reaching for the stars
Trial and error
What does 'error' mean in the context of early aviation?
Engine failure
Losing altitude
Getting lost
Crashing
What was Raymonde de Laroche's primary concern after her accident?
Her physical injuries
Beating other women into the air
Repairing her airplane
Finding a new instructor
What event overshadowed Harriet Quimby's flight across the English Channel?
The Wright brothers' first flight
The start of World War I
The opening of the Panama Canal
The sinking of the Titanic
What event overshadowed Harriet Quimby's flight across the English Channel?
The Wright brothers' first flight
The start of World War I
The opening of the Panama Canal
The sinking of the Titanic
What altitude record did Matilde Moisant achieve?
2,000 feet
3,000 feet
2,500 feet
1,500 feet
What was the New York Times' reaction to Harriet Quimby's crash?
Exclude women from aviation
Praise her courage
Ignore the incident
Encourage more women to fly
What material was Marvel and Joe's airplane primarily made of?
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Fiberglass
What material was Marvel and Joe's airplane primarily made of?
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Fiberglass
What was missing from Marvel and Joe's airplane?
A motor
Wings
A cockpit
Landing gear
What was missing from Marvel and Joe's airplane?
A motor
Wings
A cockpit
Landing gear
At what age did Louise McPhetridge first get airborne?
Eighteen
Twenty
Twenty-five
Fifteen
At what age did Louise McPhetridge first get airborne?
Eighteen
Twenty
Twenty-five
Fifteen
Where was Louise McPhetridge working when she became interested in aviation?
A hospital
A coal company
A bookstore
A school
What opportunity did Louise McPhetridge receive from the owner of Travel Air?
To write a book about aviation
To design airplanes in Texas
To become a pilot in New York
To learn the airplane business in California
What did Bobbi Trout remember about young ladies and flying?
Young ladies of good families do not fly airplanes
Young ladies should always fly airplanes
Young ladies should avoid flying
Young ladies are the best pilots
What class was Bobbi Trout not allowed to participate in?
Math class
Shop class
Science class
History class
What business did Bobbi Trout's family open?
Restaurant
Radio Service Station
Airplane Manufacturing Company
Bookstore
What did Bobbi Trout do at the family business?
Managed the accounts
Pumped gas and learned to fix cars
Cooked meals
Sold airplane tickets
What did Marvel Crosson 'devour'?
Journals
Magazines
Books on flying
Newspapers
What did Marvel and Joe do with the airplane they bought?
Crashed it on the first flight
Donated it to a museum
Assembled it in their backyard
Sold it immediately
What was the reaction of Marvel's mother to their flying endeavors?
Supportive
Indifferent
Excited
Nervous
What did Amelia Earhart's parents think about her flying ambitions?
They were indifferent
They encouraged her
They fully supported her
They were not in accord with her ambitions
What did the author use to describe the early days of flight?
A sense of joy
A sense of boredom
A sense of peace
A sense of danger
What did the New York Times suggest after Harriet Quimby's crash?
Encourage more women to fly
Exclude women from aviation
Ignore the incident
Praise her bravery
What did Bobbi Trout do with the money she saved?
Traveled to Europe
Took flying lessons
Bought a car
Opened a bookstore
What did the phrase 'warm San Diego nights' describe?
A popular book
A famous song
A vacation spot
The setting as Marvel and Joe assembled their airplane
What was the primary construction material of Marvel and Joe's airplane?
Wood
Fiberglass
Metal
Plastic
Which pioneering female aviator was the first American woman to earn a pilot's license?
Amelia Earhart
Louise McPhetridge
Harriet Quimby
Bobbi Trout
What motivated Bobbi Trout to pursue a career in aviation?
Her family's encouragement
Reading about famous pilots
Working at the family gas station
Winning a scholarship
What was a common challenge faced by early women aviators?
Too many available airplanes
Overwhelming public support
Lack of interest in flying
Limited access to flight training
What does the childhood curiosity of the female pilots suggest about their later success?
They preferred traditional roles
Early curiosity and determination contributed to their achievements
They lacked ambition
They were discouraged from pursuing their dreams
What does the reaction of society to women pilots in the early 1900s reveal?
Prevalent gender stereotypes and resistance
Equal opportunities for all
Indifference to women’s ambitions
Widespread encouragement for women in aviation
What role did imagination play in the childhoods of the pioneering women pilots?
It led them to avoid risks
It made them fearful of new experiences
It inspired creative attempts to fly and break boundaries
It limited their ambitions
What action did seven-year-old Louise McPhetridge take that demonstrated her adventurous spirit?
She rode a wooden crate down a track.
She opened a giant umbrella and jumped off the roof.
She dismantled and reassembled a car engine.
She tracked mud through the living room.
Which of the following best describes the central theme of the chapter?
The dangers of early aviation.
The joy of childhood adventures.
The importance of following societal norms.
The defiance of restrictive gender norms by young girls.
What was the shared goal of the pre-teen girls mentioned in the text?
To win the Women’s Air Derby.
To build their own airplanes.
To get in the air.
To become famous pilots.
How is Ruth Elder characterized in the text?
As someone who disliked traditional female activities.
As a girl who built her own airplane.
As a girl who was frustrated by being excluded from football.
As someone who loved reading about aviation.
What does Marvel Crosson's dismantling and reassembly of her father's car engine reveal about her?
Her frustration with societal norms.
Her love for speed.
Her mechanical curiosity and determination.
Her desire to be a pilot.
What does the metaphor 'cross-country races were the Super Bowls of their time' suggest about these events?
They were only for women.
They were not very popular.
They were culturally significant and highly anticipated.
They were dangerous and risky.
What does the phrase 'trial and error' in the context of early aviation imply?
A safe and secure method of flying.
A quick and easy way to become a pilot.
A process involving many mistakes and learning from them.
A systematic approach to learning.
What does the anecdote about Amelia Earhart's sledding experience foreshadow?
Her future career as a teacher.
Her dislike for societal norms.
Her passion for aviation and thrill-seeking nature.
Her interest in engineering.
What does Florence Lowe's behavior in the living room illustrate about her character?
Her interest in interior design.
Her desire to be a pilot.
Her love for cleanliness.
Her rejection of traditional female behaviors.
What was Bobbi Trout's reaction to seeing an airplane for the first time?
She was scared and ran away.
She was indifferent and uninterested.
She was confused and asked many questions.
She was inspired and declared she would fly one day.
What does the text suggest about the societal view of women flying airplanes during this period?
It was encouraged and supported.
It was seen as inappropriate and dangerous.
It was considered a common activity.
It was only for wealthy women.
What does the description of Marvel Crosson's first airplane ride emphasize?
The technical details of the airplane.
The sensory experience and excitement of flying.
The safety measures taken during the flight.
The cost of flying lessons.
How did Marvel Crosson and her brother manage to buy an airplane?
They saved money from their jobs.
They inherited money from their grandparents.
They borrowed money from friends.
They won a contest.
What was Amelia Earhart's parents' reaction to her interest in flying?
They were excited and proud.
They were concerned and not in accord with her ambitions.
They were indifferent and uninterested.
They were supportive and encouraged her.
What does the text suggest about the early days of aviation?
It was a field with many crashes and dangers.
It was a safe and secure field.
It was not very popular.
It was only for men.
What does Raymonde de Laroche's reaction to her accident reveal about her?
Her lack of interest in aviation.
Her desire to quit flying.
Her competitive spirit and determination.
Her fear of flying.
What overshadowed Harriet Quimby's flight across the English Channel?
The news of the Titanic sinking.
A natural disaster.
A major aviation accident.
A political event.
What does the text imply about the challenges faced by early female pilots?
They were easily accepted in the aviation community.
They faced societal constraints and dangers.
They had financial support from the government.
They had no challenges.
What does the phrase 'Marvel. That was her real name' suggest about Marvel Crosson?
Her name was unusual and foreshadowed her future.
Her name was changed later in life.
Her name was a nickname.
Her name was common and unremarkable.
What does the text suggest about the impact of early aviation on women?
It had no impact.
It provided an opportunity to challenge gender norms.
It was only a hobby for women.
It was discouraged by society.
What does the 'Golden Age' symbolize in the chapter?
A period of decline
A time of war
A time of peace
A period of intense innovation
What was Burdett Fuller's warning to Bobbi Trout?
Never fly alone
Always check the weather
You may not live to a ripe old age if you disregard any of my instructions
Always fly high
What does the phrase 'dizzying freedom of flight' refer to?
The freedom and excitement of flying
The danger of flying
The speed of the plane
The cost of flying
Who was Amelia Earhart's early flight instructor?
Burdett Fuller
Neta Snook
Marvel Crosson
Florence Lowe
What did Neta Snook emphasize to Amelia Earhart?
The importance of altitude
The importance of speed
The necessity of careful attention
The beauty of the sky
What did Marvel and Joe Crosson do to buy an engine for their airplane?
Found it in a junkyard
Sold their car and borrowed their father's car
Won a lottery
Built it themselves
What did Joe Crosson do first before teaching Marvel?
Built a new plane
Traveled to Europe
Got his pilot's license
Wrote a book
What nickname did Florence Lowe get in Mexico?
Maria
Lola
Chico
Pancho
What persona did Florence Lowe adopt on a cargo ship?
Jacob Crane
David Jones
John Smith
Michael Brown
What did Neta Snook insist Amelia Earhart practice before solo flights?
Emergency landings
Night flying
Radio communication
Navigation by stars
What did Florence Lowe do to stand out among other pilots?
Wrote a book about flying
Designed her own airplane
Performed daring stunts
Flew across the Atlantic
Which female aviator was known for her daring stunts and unconventional behavior?
Bobbi Trout
Neta Snook
Florence Lowe
Amelia Earhart
What was Amelia Earhart's first crisis during a flight?
Engine failure over the ocean
Not climbing fast enough to avoid trees
Running out of fuel
Getting lost in a storm
What injury did Bobbi Trout sustain during her first crash?
Bruised ribs
Sprained ankle
Broken arm
Stitches over her eye
What record did Amelia Earhart achieve after her first crash?
Highest altitude flown by a woman
Fastest flight across the Atlantic
First woman to fly solo
Longest non-stop flight
What was Bessie Coleman's significant achievement?
First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic
First female stunt pilot
First woman to fly a jet
First African American pilot in the US
Where did Bessie Coleman learn to fly?
France
Canada
United States
England
What was the outcome of Louise McPhetridge's flight with Herb Thaden?
They were forced to land in the ocean
They set a new flight record
They landed safely and got married
They crashed and were injured
What was Ruth Elder's goal in 1927?
To set a speed record
To cross the Atlantic in an airplane
To become a flight instructor
To fly solo around the world
What comparison is used to describe the danger of crossing the Atlantic in 1927?
Climbing Mount Everest
Diving to the ocean floor
Spaceflight in the 1950s
Crossing the Sahara Desert
How does the text describe the female pilots in relation to 'flappers'?
They were exactly like flappers
They were more conservative than flappers
They were not like flappers at all
They were rebels like flappers
What was the outcome of Bessie Coleman's career?
She retired and opened a flight school
She died in a plane crash
She became a commercial pilot
She became a famous author
Who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in October 1927?
Ruth Nichols and Hilton Railey
Frances Grayson and Amy Phipps Guest
Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh
Ruth Elder and George Haldeman
What was the name of Ruth Elder's plane?
The Flyer
Spirit of St. Louis
Friendship
American Girl
What did Ruth Elder do with the money she earned?
Donated to charity
Invested in a new plane
Traveled around the world
Bought her parents a new house
What happened to Frances Grayson during her attempt to cross the Atlantic?
She successfully landed in Paris
Her body was never found
She was rescued by a passing ship
She returned safely to New York
What qualities was George Putnam looking for in a pilot?
Skilled, marketable, articulate, photogenic
Experienced, strong, independent, wealthy
Calm, patient, knowledgeable, wise
Young, adventurous, daring, fearless
Where was Amelia Earhart working before her transatlantic flight?
Denison House in Boston
Aviation school in New York
Airfield in Los Angeles
Flight training center in Chicago
What was the name of Amy Phipps Guest's plane?
American Girl
The Flyer
Friendship
Spirit of St. Louis
What did the blank space in Earhart's log foreshadow?
A change in weather
A successful landing
Further unknowns
A new destination
