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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the article mostly about?a young girl's vow to learn how to fly airplanesthe struggles faced by a woman who wanted to become a pilotthe various flights attempted by a female pilotthe career and mystery surrounding a female pilot
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich detail is supported by information in the article?Earhart was fascinated with flight at an early age.Earhart was a skilled navigator as well as a pilot.Earhart never completed a solo flight across the Atlantic.Earhart's parents encouraged her adventurous spirit.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Earhart forced to make an emergency landing in Northern Ireland in 1932?Her plane was struck by lightning.She was in danger of crashing into the Atlantic Ocean.Her plane was leaking fuel.Her navigation equipment had failed.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes this article?autobiographybiographical sketchshort storyhistorical fiction
- 5. Multiple ChoicePredict what would have happened if Earhart had completed the trip around the world.She would have gone on to set dozens of new flight records.She would have retired and sought out other interests.She would have become a flight attendant.She would have continued setting new goals as a pilot.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn paragraph 2 what does the word "setbacks" mean?minor accidentsevents that prevent progressunfavorable weather conditionsoutcomes that are difficult to determine
- 7. Multiple ChoiceEarhart once said, "I flew the Atlantic because I wanted to. . . ." What can be concluded from this statement?Earhart failed to consider possible dangers during her flights.Earhart was reluctant to listen to the advice of others.Earhart felt it was more important to prove her abilities to herself rather than to others.Earhart often took credit for accomplishments that were not her own.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of the first paragraph?to describe Earhart's early fascination with flightto provide general information about Earhart's childhoodto inform readers about a major accomplishment in Earhart's lifeto inform readers of the year and place of Earhart's birth
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAs it is used in the article, what does "change of heart" mean?a sudden interesta reversal of one's feelingsa decision about one's careera strong desire
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is the best summary of the article?The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart and Fed Noonan has never been solved.Amelia Earhart was determined to become a successful pilot, pursuing a goal formed in childhood.Amelia Earhart was a woman who challenged herself and pursued many goals, one of which ended in disaster.Amelia Earhart's adventure around the world resulted in tragedy as well as mystery.
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