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Worksheets1st 16 chapters
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 52mins
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 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 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 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 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
Who was Amelia Earhart's flying instructor?
Louise McPhetridge
Bobbi Trout
Marvel Crosson
Neta Snook
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 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 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 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 was missing from Marvel and Joe's airplane?
A motor
Wings
A cockpit
Landing gear
What business did Bobbi Trout's family open?
Restaurant
Radio Service Station
Airplane Manufacturing Company
Bookstore
What business did Bobbi Trout's family open?
Restaurant
Radio Service Station
Airplane Manufacturing Company
Bookstore
What did the pilots do after the prerace banquet?
Went to sleep
Practiced flying
Gathered for a party
Checked their planes
What did the police accuse Phoebe Omlie of?
Drug smuggling
Stealing a plane
Flying without a license
Sabotage
What did Louise Thaden use to breathe fresh air?
An oxygen mask
A makeshift pipe
A window
A fan
What did Louise Thaden use to breathe fresh air?
An oxygen mask
A makeshift pipe
A window
A fan
What did the pilots do the day before the Derby?
Practiced flying
Checked their planes
Rested
Met with race officials
What did Ruth Nichols do after her engine overheated?
Waited for rescue
Called for help
Hiked out of the desert
Fixed it herself
What did the pilots have to wear during the race?
Flight suits
Helmets
Parachutes
Goggles
What did the telegram shown to Louise Thaden say?
Good luck
Congratulations
Fly safe
Beware of Sabotage
What did the telegram shown to Louise Thaden say?
Good luck
Congratulations
Fly safe
Beware of Sabotage
What did the pilots have to carry during the race?
A gallon of water and food for three days
Extra fuel
A map and compass
A radio
What problem did Louise Thaden face with her plane?
Broken wing
Engine failure
Fuel shortage
Carbon monoxide leak
What problem did Louise Thaden face with her plane?
Broken wing
Engine failure
Fuel shortage
Carbon monoxide leak
How many female pilots entered the Women's Air Derby in 1929?
Fifty
Thirty
Ten
Twenty
How many female pilots entered the Women's Air Derby in 1929?
Fifty
Thirty
Ten
Twenty
What was the prize for correctly predicting the race's winner at the Santa Monica Overlook?
$50
$100
$10
$5
What was the prize for correctly predicting the race's winner at the Santa Monica Overlook?
$50
$100
$10
$5
Which pilot said, 'This race is going to show people that we women can fly'?
Gladys O'Donnell
Marvel Crosson
Louise Thaden
Ruth Elder
Which pilot said, 'This race is going to show people that we women can fly'?
Gladys O'Donnell
Marvel Crosson
Louise Thaden
Ruth Elder
What did Louise Thaden say were the deciding factors of the race?
Weather conditions and plane speed
A third the breaks, a third navigation, and a third the fastest ship
Luck and skill
The fastest plane and the best pilot
What did Louise Thaden say were the deciding factors of the race?
Weather conditions and plane speed
A third the breaks, a third navigation, and a third the fastest ship
Luck and skill
The fastest plane and the best pilot
What term did reporters use to refer to the Women's Air Derby?
Powder Puff Derby
Lady Pilots Race
Women's Flight Challenge
Sky Queens Competition
What term did reporters use to refer to the Women's Air Derby?
Powder Puff Derby
Lady Pilots Race
Women's Flight Challenge
Sky Queens Competition
What was the content of the mysterious telegram Louise Thaden received?
Hinting at sabotage
Inviting her to another race
Congratulating her on winning
Offering a sponsorship
What was the content of the mysterious telegram Louise Thaden received?
Hinting at sabotage
Inviting her to another race
Congratulating her on winning
Offering a sponsorship
Which division was Phoebe Omlie a favorite in?
Medium plane division
International division
Heavy plane division
Light plane division
Which division was Phoebe Omlie a favorite in?
Medium plane division
International division
Heavy plane division
Light plane division
Who was the last pilot to depart in the race?
Louise Thaden
Ruth Nichols
Vera Dawn Walker
Amelia Earhart
Who was the last pilot to depart in the race?
Louise Thaden
Ruth Nichols
Vera Dawn Walker
Amelia Earhart
What was the temperature during Marvel Crosson's flight?
120 degrees
100 degrees
60 degrees
80 degrees
What was the temperature during Marvel Crosson's flight?
120 degrees
100 degrees
60 degrees
80 degrees
What did Marvel Crosson use to navigate during her flight?
A star chart
A road map
A compass
A GPS device
Who were considered the most aggressive fliers in the race?
Ruth Elder and Gladys O'Donnell
Marvel Crosson and Phoebe Omlie
Amelia Earhart and Ruth Nichols
Pancho Barnes and Louise Thaden
Who were considered the most aggressive fliers in the race?
Ruth Elder and Gladys O'Donnell
Marvel Crosson and Phoebe Omlie
Amelia Earhart and Ruth Nichols
Pancho Barnes and Louise Thaden
What did Marvel Crosson bring with her on the plane?
A note from her fiancé
A photograph of her family
A lucky charm
A map of the race course
What did Marvel Crosson bring with her on the plane?
A note from her fiancé
A photograph of her family
A lucky charm
A map of the race course
What did a reporter say about the women pilots' appearance?
They are dressed too casually
They have stylish uniforms
They don't look good in pants
They look very professional
What did the author use to provide insight into the pilots' personalities?
Diaries of the pilots
Direct quotes from the pilots
Interviews with their families
Photographs of the pilots
Who was the first woman to earn a transport license?
Phoebe Omlie
Amelia Earhart
Marvel Crosson
Pancho Barnes
What did Phoebe Omlie do after crashing her plane in 1928?
She moved to Europe
She became an actress
She competed in the Women's Air Derby
She retired from flying
What did Pancho Barnes do to celebrate her arrival?
She sang a song
She gave a speech
She danced
She lit a cigar
What did the pilots do in response to the short landing field in Calexico?
They refused to fly
They signed a declaration to bypass Calexico
They landed anyway
They changed their planes
What was found in the gas tanks of two pilots' planes?
Sugar
Motor oil
Sand
Water
What was found in the gas tanks of two pilots' planes?
Sugar
Motor oil
Sand
Water
What did the pilots receive at the banquet despite their exhaustion?
New planes
A day off
Prizes for fastest times
A special meal
What did the pilots do after discovering the motor oil in their tanks?
They canceled the race
They checked all planes
They reported it to officials
They ignored it
What was the atmosphere like on Day Three of the race?
Boring and uneventful
Tense and uncertain
Joyful and exciting
Calm and peaceful
What did Claire Fahy suspect about her plane?
It was tampered with
It was too old
It was too fast
It was too slow
What did Bobbi Trout suspect happened to her plane?
It was drained of fuel
It was washed
It was repaired
It was painted
Where did Pancho Barnes accidentally land?
Brazil
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
What was the state of Marvel's plane after the crash?
Intact and undamaged
Hit the earth nose first and crumpled
Floating in the river
Parked safely
What was the condition of Marvel's parachute?
Fully open
Half-open
Missing
Torn apart
What was the crowd's reaction to Marvel's death?
They were clapping
They were cheering
They were in dazed silence
They were laughing
What did Louise Thaden suspect as a cause of the crash?
Engine failure
Bird strike
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Pilot error
What did Louise Thaden plan to do if she won first place?
Give the trophy to her friend
Keep the trophy
Engrave Marvel's name on the trophy
Sell the trophy
What did Marvel's death symbolize according to the text?
A minor setback
A simple accident
The ultimate price for breaking barriers
A new beginning
What did the headlines claim about women pilots after Marvel's crash?
They should fly more
They were equal to men
They should not fly
They were the best pilots
What did Pancho Barnes paint on her plane?
Fly High
Marvel's Memory
Mexico or Bust
Race to Win
Which pilot was in first place on Day Four of the race?
Ruth Nichols
Louise Thaden
Amelia Earhart
Pancho Barnes
What did the coroner's jury rule Marvel's death as?
A heroic act
A murder
An accidental death
A suicide
Who was the loudest critic demanding the race's termination?
Floyd Logan
Cliff Henderson
Erle Halliburton
Pete Hill
Who was the loudest critic demanding the race's termination?
Floyd Logan
Cliff Henderson
Erle Halliburton
Pete Hill
What did Erle Halliburton claim about Marvel Crosson's death?
It was a heroic act
It was needless and due to fear and confusion
It was a result of sabotage
It was a natural accident
What did the women pilots decide to do on Day Five?
Change the race route
Take a break
Fly six hundred miles to Fort Worth, Texas
Cancel the race
What did the Knoxville Journal focus on regarding Marvel's death?
Her piloting skills
Her youth and charm
Her family
Her bravery
What did the pilots feel about Cliff Henderson's decision not to cancel the race?
Angry
Grateful
Indifferent
Confused
What did Amelia Earhart gain by flying over mountain peaks?
A new plane
A new record
A trophy
Twenty minutes on Louise Thaden
What did the investigation into Marvel's crash lack?
A thorough inspection
All of the above
An autopsy
A carbon monoxide test
Who was leading the heavy air division at the start of Day Five?
Pancho Barnes
Ruth Nichols
Amelia Earhart
Louise Thaden
What was the time recorded by Gladys O'Donnell at the start of Day Five?
6:48:31
7:01:08
7:26:34
7:19:47
Which pilot's plane caught fire in the air?
Blanche Noyes
Pancho Barnes
Amelia Earhart
Louise Thaden
What was the cause speculated for Blanche Noyes's plane fire?
Bird strike
Fuel leak
Dropped cigarette butt
Engine failure
What natural disaster did Chubbie Miller encounter?
Hurricane
Tornado
Flood
Earthquake
What was the second-most-frightening crisis Chubbie Miller faced?
Bird strike
Engine failure
Venomous snake
Lightning strike
Who was the first to arrive in Abilene?
Ruth Nichols
Gladys O'Donnell
Amelia Earhart
Louise Thaden
What was Margaret Perry battling during the race?
A broken arm
A fever
A headache
A sprained ankle
What was Margaret Perry's diagnosis?
Pneumonia
Typhoid fever
Malaria
Flu
Which city did the pilots look forward to reaching after Tulsa?
San Diego
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Dallas
What was Ruth Elder's primary concern during the race?
Bad weather
Running out of fuel
Getting lost
Engine failure
Who returned to the race after waiting three days for her airplane to be repaired?
Chubbie Miller
Thea Rasche
Phoebe Omlie
Bobbi Trout
What did Frank Copeland declare about the race?
It needed more participants
It was a failure
There will be no stopping this race
It should be canceled
