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What did Marvel have to do when her hand oil wiped the top from her hand and sent it fluttering free?
A) She ignored it and kept flying.
B) She circled the field while she searched for a handkerchief.
C) She landed immediately.
D) She called for help.
What did she notice?
natural
artificial
strange
beautiful
The mechanic found the following when he inspected Rasche's plane:
A mechanical problem was discovered.
The fuel tank was full.
The plane was brand new.
No issues were found.
Rasche had been flying for five years. She knew that dirt could work its way into fuel tanks. But she told a reporter, 'My idea is that all that dirt couldn't have been in the tank unless someone had put it there.'
True
False
Why did Bobbi Trout's plane flip over and skid to a stop upside-down?
Because the plane's wheels caught in a deep rut in the field, which had been plowed with deep furrows.
Because the engine failed during takeoff.
Because the weather was extremely windy.
Because the pilot made a navigational error.
What did Bobbi Trout think was the cause of her engine trouble?
She thought it must be dirt in the carburetor or something similar.
She believed it was a faulty spark plug.
She suspected the fuel tank was empty.
She thought the propeller was damaged.
What did the mechanics discover about Bobbi Trout's plane after the crash?
They discovered that she had run out of gas.
They found a broken wing.
They discovered a faulty engine.
They found a flat tire.
What happened to Amelia Earhart's plane when she touched down too fast and too far down the field?
The nose of her plane fell forward, and the propeller smashed into the sun-baked dirt.
The plane bounced and safely landed without any damage.
The wings of her plane clipped a nearby tree, causing minor damage.
The tail of her plane lifted, but she managed to regain control and land smoothly.
Why did the pilots vote to delay the second leg of the day?
They wanted Earhart in the race, both for the sake of competition and to prove in a public way that women could compete.
They were waiting for better weather conditions.
They needed more time to repair their planes.
They wanted to rest before continuing the race.
Who zoomed over Calexico ten minutes before Phoebe Omile, snatching the overall lead?
Bobbi Trout.
Amelia Earhart.
Louise Thaden.
Pancho Barnes.
What was the condition of the Yuma airfield described in the passage?
It was nothing more than a 160-acre square of sand, with one small building off to the side.
It was a fully developed airport with multiple runways and hangars.
It was a lush green field surrounded by trees and gardens.
It was a busy commercial airfield with several passenger terminals.
Who described the misery of waiting in Yuma, Arizona, during the air derby as 'like standing in front of an open oven on a very hot summer day'?
Louise Thaden
Amelia Earhart
Pancho Barnes
Bobbi Trout
What was the main reason for planes taking off at two-minute intervals instead of the usual one-minute interval during the derby?
To give the dust time to settle.
To allow more spectators to arrive.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To avoid air traffic congestion.
Which pilot was the first to leave after the starter announced the beginning of the race?
Amelia Earhart
Charles Lindbergh
Howard Hughes
Bessie Coleman
What problem did Louise Thaden face after taking off from San Bernardino?
Engine failure
Turbulence and hot air
Lack of fuel
Rainstorm
Read the passage and answer the following: True or False: Louise Thaden could see mountains one hundred miles away but could not see anywhere to land.
True
False
What happened when Thaden's plane hit an invisible wave while searching for calmer air?
Her head snapped forward and smashed into the windshield, cracking the glass of her goggles.
The plane immediately landed safely on a nearby field.
She lost control and the plane spun out of control.
Nothing happened; the flight continued smoothly.
Who watched Louise Thaden's plane skim over the trees and speed across the white finish line at Phoenix's Sky Harbor airfield?
Reporters
A crowd of about ten thousand
Boy Scouts
Other pilots
What did Boy Scouts from a local troop do for the pilots after they landed?
Gave them medals
Held out cups of ice water
Interviewed them
Helped with their planes
Ruth Elder told of finding ______ in her gas tank and losing time as smoke billowed from her motor.
oil
water
sand
leaves
Read the passage and answer: Who had the fastest overall time for the first two days of the race?
Louise Thaden
Pancho Barnes
Gladys O'Donnell
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart received a fifteen-minute penalty because:
she landed at the wrong airfield
she arrived late to the race
she violated a race rule
she used an unauthorized aircraft
Who was not seen in Phoenix that afternoon, which surprised the race officials?
Marvel Crosson
Amelia Earhart
Louise Thaden
Ruth Elder
After a short rest, where did the pilots gather with 350 guests for the evening banquet?
In the ballroom of the Hotel Westward Ho.
At the city park pavilion.
Inside the airport terminal.
On the rooftop of the Grand Plaza.
Which of the following women wore a 'charming beaded evening gown' at the banquet?
Amelia Earhart
Ruth Elder
Louise Thaden
Pancho Barnes
What prize did the publisher of the Arizona Republican present to Pancho Barnes and Phoebe Omlie?
$200 each
A gold medal
A trip to New York
A new airplane
Marvel Crosson was found safe and sound immediately after her plane was reported missing.
True
False
Who reported seeing a low-flying plane near Wellton, Arizona?
A six-year-old girl and four ranchers
Two police officers
A group of hikers
A local farmer
What type of plane did Marvel Crosson fly?
Speedwing
Staggerwing
Electra
Vega
What did the search party find when they reached the remote spot described by witnesses?
They found no sign of Marvel or her plane.
They discovered Marvel's plane intact and Marvel unharmed.
They found evidence of a recent campfire and supplies.
They encountered a group of local villagers who had rescued Marvel.
Read the passage below and answer the question: Back at the Westward Ho, it was another night with little sleep for the pilots. Amelia Earhart and Chubbie Miller, who shared a room, sat up talking about how unfair it was that the public treated airplane accidents differently depending on whether the pilot was a man or a woman. When a man crashed, it was all part of the job, part of the adventure and romance of aviation. When a woman crashed, it was an intolerable calamity. That attitude, they agreed, was going to have to change.
Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden
Amelia Earhart and Chubbie Miller
Blanche Noyes and Louise Thaden
Gladys O'Donnell and Marvel Crosson
Who wrote updates for the Wichita Eagle during the race?
Amelia Earhart
Chubbie Miller
Louise Thaden
Marvel Crosson
According to Louise Thaden, what did the pilots appreciate?
Entertainment
Prizes
Sleep
Adventure
Louise Thaden refused to speculate about what might have happened to _______.
Marvel (Crosson)
Amelia Earhart
Bessie Coleman
Harriet Quimby
What did Thaden believe was necessary for the pilots to be all right the rest of the way?
More entertainment
More prizes
Rest
Adventure
Who was Marvel Crosson?
A race official
A mechanic
A San Diego woman flyer
A reporter
Why was Claire Fahy furious?
She lost her luggage
She was out of the race due to severed wires on her plane
She missed her flight
She was late to the airport
Read the passage below and fill in the blank: The route for Day Two was simple and relatively short, ______ miles southeast to Douglas, Arizona, a small town on the border with Mexico.
210
120
350
75
What did the mood at the field feel like, according to one reporter?
Excited
Filled with foreboding
Joyful
Indifferent
What did Claire Fahy believe had happened to the wires on her plane?
They had rusted
They had been tampered with
They had been replaced
They had been painted
According to the passage, what evidence did Herbert mention to support his suspicion of sabotage?
The planes were missing parts
The wires showed evidence of being burned with acid
The gas tanks were full
The engines were new
Who was called to report to the San Bernardino airport office within twenty-four hours?
The local police
The mechanics
Every member of the San Bernardino airport crew
The pilots
Fill in the blank: Bobbi Trout's plane ran out of gas after just an hour and twenty-five minutes, even though she had watched her tank being filled with ______ gallons, enough for three hours.
24.5
15.0
30.0
40.0
Bobbi Trout believed her gas tank had been drained intentionally.
True
False
What did Louise Thaden look for as she continued toward the Mexican border?
Water towers
Smoke from the town’s metal smelters
Road signs
Airplanes
Amelia Earhart made an emergency landing in Casa Grande because she:
Was lost
Ran out of fuel
Had engine trouble
Was giving a lecture
According to the passage 'BORN TO FLY', where did Pancho Barnes accidentally land her plane?
Mexico
Canada
Brazil
Australia
In the passage 'BORN TO FLY', what did the searchers find that belonged to Marvel Crosson?
A cracked cockpit clock and a log book
A map and a compass
A parachute and a helmet
A radio and a flashlight
According to the passage 'BORN TO FLY', what was the cause of Marvel Crosson's death?
She was killed on impact when her plane crashed.
She suffered a heart attack while flying.
Her parachute failed to open during an emergency landing.
She was struck by lightning during the flight.
In the passage 'BORN TO FLY', what eerie coincidence is mentioned about Marvel Crosson's article?
The article was published the day she was found dead.
The article was written by her best friend.
The article was about her favorite hobby.
The article was published on her birthday.
Based on the passage 'BORN TO FLY', describe how the search party found Marvel Crosson and what they did after finding her.
The search party found Marvel Crosson by following her flight path and, after finding her, they reported the discovery to the authorities.
The search party found Marvel Crosson by searching the nearby forest and, after finding her, they celebrated their success.
The search party found Marvel Crosson by using tracking dogs and, after finding her, they immediately started a rescue operation.
The search party found Marvel Crosson by asking local residents and, after finding her, they took her to the hospital.
According to the passage, what did Marvel write in the article's very last lines?
'I have given up my life to prove that women are the best pilots in the world.'
'Women can do men's work in the air, and do it as well if not better.'
Both A and B
None of the above
Who was the first to ask about Marvel after landing in Douglas?
Louise Thaden
Amelia Earhart
Howard Hughes
Charles Lindbergh
Joe Crosson waited at the finish line in Cleveland to meet his sister.
True
False
What did Emory Bronte do after Marvel's death?
He left for Yuma on the mission of picking up Marvel's body and taking it home to San Diego.
He wrote a book about Marvel's life.
He joined a circus as a performer.
He moved to New York to start a new business.
What were some of the theories about the cause of Marvel Crosson's crash mentioned in the passage?
Mechanical failure, carbon monoxide poisoning, and pilot error were some of the theories mentioned.
Only mechanical failure was considered as a theory.
The crash was believed to be caused solely by bad weather.
Sabotage was the only theory discussed.
Who insisted that Marvel's motor was in good condition before the derby began?
Officials of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Marvel's chief engineer
The race organizers
Marvel's pilot
What did Walter Beech say about Marvel Crosson?
He called Marvel one of the most talented pilots he'd ever seen, man or woman, and said he would never believe that Marvel Crosson was responsible for the crash through negligence or incompetence.
He claimed Marvel Crosson was inexperienced and likely caused the crash due to poor judgment.
He stated Marvel Crosson was not a skilled pilot and often made mistakes.
He suggested Marvel Crosson was responsible for the crash because of mechanical failure she overlooked.
Why were the pilots having a terrible night in their hotel?
They were celebrating a victory
They were talking about Marvel and wondering what had caused the crash
They were planning their next flight
They were watching a movie
Who suspected sabotage as the cause of the crash?
Louise Thaden
Pancho Barnes
Amelia Earhart
Marvel Crosson
Fill in the blank: Louise Thaden suspected _______ poisoning as the cause of Marvel's crash.
carbon monoxide
lead
mercury
arsenic
What did Louise promise to do if she won first place in the race?
She promised to have the trophy cup engraved with Marvel Crosson's name and send it to her people.
She promised to donate the prize money to charity.
She promised to retire from racing forever.
She promised to organize another race next year.
Who encouraged the pilots to get ready for another day of flying by knocking on their doors?
Amelia Earhart
Charles Lindbergh
Howard Hughes
Bessie Coleman
What was the main message Amelia Earhart gave to the pilots?
To give up the race
That Marvel is cheering each one of them on and they mustn't be discouraged
To leave the hotel
To write more articles
