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Women in Aviation Assessment

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Which sentence from the selection supports the inference that women have been interested in aviation for a long time?

“Sophie Blanchard made her first solo balloon flight in 1805.” (paragraph 2)

“Coleman learned about flying from reading newspaper accounts of air battles during World War I.” (paragraph 9)

“There were very few jobs in the aviation industry for women or blacks.” (paragraph 14)

“The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn’t exist during the first three decades of flying.” (paragraph 16)

How does the last paragraph contribute to the authors’ ideas? Although Bessie Coleman died tragically, her plans to open a flight training school for blacks were continued by those she had inspired. (Paragraph 21)

by showing one effect of Bessie Coleman’s inspiring example

by explaining how women today learn to become pilots

by persuading readers to consider a career in aviation

by reminding readers that Bessie Coleman loved flying

First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A The authors wrote "Women in Aviation" to -

show how aviation regulations have made piloting safer.

describe how difficult it was for women in become pilots.

inform readers of the lives of the first women aviators.

explain the process of becoming a female pilot.

Part B How do the authors support their purpose?

by stating that Bessie Coleman went to France to learn to fly

by noting that the Woman’s Suffrage Amendment didn’t pass until 1920

by describing accidents due to a lack of safety precautions

by discussing challenges that women and African American pilots overcame

Which sentence from paragraph 2 best expresses the key idea support by the details in the paragraph? The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons. A number of women in Europe and America gained fame for their skill and daring. Sophie Blanchard made her first solo balloon flight in 1805. She grew in game and was eventually named official aeronaut of the empire of Napoleon. By 1834, at least twenty women in Europe were piloting their own balloons.

The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons.

A number of women in Europe and America gained fame for their skill and daring.

Sophie Blanchard made her first solo balloon flight in 1805.

She grew in game and was eventually named official aeronaut of the empire of Napoleon.

By 1834, at least twenty women in Europe were piloting their own balloons.

Read the sentence from paragraph 5. Quimby fired back answers with self-confidence. The connotation of the word fired in this sentence suggests that Quimby --

avoided answering the questions

gradually answered the questions

dismissed the reporters altogether

answers the questions very rapidly

The text details how several of Bessie Coleman's accomplishments directly contributed to her earning her pilot's license. The list that shows the events in chronological order is -

set her goal to become a pilot, learned French and saved money, graduated from high school

graduated from high school, set her goal to become a pilot, learned French and saved money

graduated from high school, learned French and saved money, set her goal to become a pilot

set her goal to become a pilot, graduated from high school, learned French and saved money

Bessie Coleman mainly wanted to start a flying school because -

she wanted to prove that women could become excellent pilots

she wanted an African American to own an aviation business

she wanted African Americans to have the opportunity to become pilots

she wanted to learn how to perform flying maneuvers

Radical prejudice at the time was not as restrictive in France. Which information from the text best supports this statement?

Raymond de la Roche became an aviator in France.

World War 1 air battles were publicized in American newspapers.

The aircraft from France and Germany were among the best in the world.

Eugene Jacques Bullard was a well-decorated pilot in the French Lafayette Flying Corps.

10.

What did Bessie Coleman want to do after training as a pilot in France?

Fight discrimination against African Americans

Entertain people with her aviation skills

Work as a pilot in the United States

Train African Americans as pilots

11.

The word exhibition is defined as "an organized presentation or show." Which event could be described as an exhibition?

In 1805, Sophie Blanchard made a balloon flight by herself for the first time.

In 1911, Harriet Quimby was the first woman to earn a pilot's license.

In World War I, Eugene Jacques Bullard became the first African American to fly a combat airplane.

After 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Africa American female to fly for astonished groups.

12.

First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Based on the details of the text, the reader can infer that the women aviators discussed in the text -

were born to fly

had amazing flying skills

were more likely to crash

were more skilled than male aviators

13.

Part B Which quote form the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

...Quimby was overheard to quip with a smile and a wink: "Flying is easier than voting." (paragraph 5)

Fokker, the famous aircraft manufacturer, said Coleman was a "natural talent." (paragraph 13)

She thrilled audiences with daredevil maneuvers, just as Quimby had done before her. (paragraph 14)

Both Quimby and Willard were thrown from the plane and plunged to their deaths in the Boston Harbor. (paragraph 17)

14.

To the male reporters who inundated her with questions, Quimby fired back answers with self-confidence. The denotative definition of inundated is...

completely ignored or bypassed

overwhelm with a great amount of something

whisper quietly so as not to be heard

the act of moving in slow motion

15.

Read the following text from paragraph 8 that reveals a major change in Bessie Coleman's thinking. Then, answer the question. While in Chicago she learned about flying and made a new set of goals for herself. She wanted to be a pilot. How effective are these text details in explaining why Coleman decided to become a pilot?

The details provide a detailed list of the specific flight schools and instructors she encountered in Chicago.

The details explain the deep psychological reasons and childhood memories that motivated her to fly.

The details describe the technical mechanics of the planes she saw, which convinced her she could master them.

The details help the reader see that Coleman was brave as she made a life-altering decision without knowing how things were going to work out.

16.

Which of the following best describes how Bessie Coleman overcame obstacles to become a pilot?

She relied solely on her family's support.

She traveled to France to receive flight training when she was denied entry to American schools.

She waited until aviation schools in the United States accepted women.

She gave up her dream and pursued a different career.

17.

What impact did Bessie Coleman's achievements have on future generations of pilots?

She only influenced pilots in France.

Her accomplishments discouraged others from pursuing aviation.

She inspired African Americans and women to pursue careers in aviation.

Her achievements were largely ignored by the public.

18.

Based on the text, which challenge did early women aviators most commonly face?

Lack of interest in flying

Limited access to flight training and discrimination

Excessive government support

Too many job opportunities in aviation

19.

The informational text is written about women in aviation during which time period?

Early 1700s

Early 1800s

Early 1900s

Early 2000s

20.

What is the author's purpose for writing this text?

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

To express thoughts or feelings

21.

Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?

Flight school was more affordable

She knew how to speak French

Racial prejudice was less restrictive

The best instructors lived in France

22.

What was the main cause of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman's tragic deaths?

Lack of strength and presence of mind

Attempting to break a record

Lack of safety precautions

They were not licensed pilots

23.

"Robert S. Abbott... suggested that Bessie Coleman go to France, where racial prejudice was not as restrictive as it was in America." What does the word restrictive mean?

free

limited

overwhelming

confusing

24.

Flying with safety belts and parachutes are examples of precautions. Which of the following best defines the word precaution?

Avoid danger

Prepare for the future

Improve performance

Increase activity

25.

Which statement BEST supports Bessie Coleman's efforts to become a pilot

Bessie Coleman was born in 1893 in Atlanta, Texas, the twelfth of thirteen children.

The encouragement paid off, because Coleman graduated from

high school, a feat not too many black women were able to

accomplish in the early 1900s.

Bessie Coleman refused to accept the limitations others tried to place on her.

Coleman learned about flying from reading newspaper accounts of air battles during World War I.

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Women in Aviation Assessment

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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