Question 1

The authors wrote “Women in Aviation” to —

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describe how difficult it was for women to become pilots

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inform readers of the lives of the first women aviators

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explain the process of becoming a female pilot

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show how aviation regulations have made piloting safer

Question 2

What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman?

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lack of safety precautions.

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lack of strength and presence of mind.

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attempting to break a record.

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giving flying exhibitions.

Question 3

The text details how several of Bessie Coleman’s accomplishments directly contributed to her earning her pilot’s license. Arrange the events in logical order

Question 4

Which of the following statements best explains the authors’ purpose in writing the text?

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To describe the courage and determination it took women in the early 1900s to overcome obstacles and become pilots

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To explain the education and training women must complete in order to earn a pilot’s license

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To entertain readers with the exciting lives of famous early women aviators and their daredevil flying maneuvers

Question 5

Which sentence best expresses the primary reason Bessie Coleman wanted to start a flying school?

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She wanted to help other African Americans become pilots.

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She wanted to prove that women and African Americans could become excellent pilots.

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She wanted to own her own aviation business.

Question 6

What does it mean to inundate?

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to overwhelm

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to create confusion

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to create confusion

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to underestimate

Question 7

An exhibition is a type of

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performance

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examination

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experiment

Question 8

Bessie Coleman wanted to train African American pilots after her training in France.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

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FALSE

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