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- 1. Multiple Choice
According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," why was Irving's solo flight around the word extraordinary? Choose two options.
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
He was the only African American to make such a trip.
He made the fewest number of stops during the flight
He took the longest possible route around the globe.
- 2. Multiple Choice
As explained in "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," what inspired Irving to become a pilot?
reading a book in his parents' bookstore
talking to his parents about his ambitions
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," what is the main goal of Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth
to increase interests in careers in aviation, science, and math
to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums
- 4. Multiple Choice
In "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," what does Irving have planned for the future?
to turn a jet into a mobile classroom
to help students apply for scholarships for college
to fly around the world on his own again
- 5. Multiple Choice
In "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," which statements about the "Journey for Knowledge" program are true? Choose three options.
A. Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.
B. The program will include communication with the international Space Station
C. Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.
D. The program's curriculum focuses on history, art, and music.
E. During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does it mean if you "accomplish" something?
You help a person commit a crime.
You successfully complete a goal.
You go somewhere with another person.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?
misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone
graduating from high school
discovering a nest while on a hike
- 8. Multiple Choice
How might someone best show that she has determination? Base your answer on the meaning of determination.
by practicing the piano two hours everyday
by going to the movies with friends
by helping her father fix a flat tire
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator." To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida. Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at the time. Choose two options.
He liked football better than flying.
He was an outstanding athlete.
He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.
He was a poor student in high school
- 10. Multiple Choice
Part A. Which of the following sentence best states a central idea of "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator"?
Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.
Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are keys to success.
Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Part B. Which quotation from the text best supports your answer to Part A?
"The only thing that separates you from CEO's in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve."
"I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience."
"Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids' minds."
- 12. Multiple Choice
In this paragraph from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Education," what key concept does the under line sentence develop?
“We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and
accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning
experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them.
Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and
career path. We’ve had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University
as a math major, and several young men are now pilots, engineers, and aircraft
mechanics.”
Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.
Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.
More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best example of indirect characterization?
He beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.
One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot, asked Irving if he'd ever thought about becoming a pilot.
Barrington Irving is very good at rising about obstacles.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Part A: Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator"?
He is easily persuaded.
He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.
He is determined and intelligent.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Part B: Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A.
To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.
He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufactures to donate individual aircraft components.
Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Part A: Using clues in "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels about accomplishing his solo flight around the world.
proud and satisfied
nervous but hopeful
scared but determined
- 17. Multiple Choice
Part B: Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to part A?
Then another dream took hold: flying solo around the world.
This "Journey for Knowledge" flight is schedule to depart in 2013 and will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven continents.
"They told me it would take forever and I'd never come home. Well...guess what?"
- 18. Multiple Choice
One meaning of the word bounty is "plenty." Based on your knowledge of the old English suffix -ful, choose the best definition of bountiful.
adequate
determined
overflowing
- 19. Multiple Choice
Given your knowledge of the suffix -ful, which of the following would a "boastful" person be most likely to do?
start an argument
brag about a grade
take a flying lesson
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which word (or words) in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized? "Taylor's fifth-grade class took a field trip to the delaware river and learned about its ecosystem.
field trip
delaware river
ecosystem
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which word in the following sentences is a possessive pronoun?
brother's
dad's
his
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for they’re school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. You’re attendance would be very welcome.
Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words is an example of a personal pronoun?
brother's
you
his
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