Women in Aviation Quiz

Who was the first African American woman to be a pilot?

• Mae Jemison

• Katharine Wright

• Amelia Earhart

• Bessie Coleman

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Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean?

• Bessie Coleman

• Amelia Earhart

• Katharine Wright

• Mae Jemison

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Which woman stated, 'Adventure is worthwhile in itself'?

• Mae Jemison

• Bessie Coleman

• Amelia Earhart

• Katharine Wright

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Who became the first African American woman to be in NASA's training program?

• Bessie Coleman

• Amelia Earhart

• Katharine Wright

• Mae Jemison

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Which woman tragically died while practicing a trick in 1926?

• Katharine Wright

• Amelia Earhart

• Bessie Coleman

• Mae Jemison

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These women stood out in __________ history.

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What role did Katharine Wright play in the Wright brothers' achievement of the first powered flight?

• She designed the aircraft.

• She financially supported and emotionally encouraged her brothers.

• She piloted the aircraft during the first flight.

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2. How did Katharine Wright contribute to promoting the Wright brothers' achievements?

• a) She wrote articles for aviation magazines.

• b) She provided financial support for public demonstrations.

• c) She accompanied her brothers to aviation events and acted as their spokesperson.

• d) She designed promotional materials for their flights.

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1. What inspired Bessie Coleman to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot despite facing numerous challenges?

• a) She received encouragement from her family and community.

• b) She was motivated by the desire to prove herself in a male-dominated field.

• c) She was inspired by the achievements of the Wright brothers.

• d) She was offered a scholarship to study aviation in France.

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What was Bessie Coleman's significant achievement in aviation history?

• a) She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

• b) She was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.

• c) She invented a revolutionary aircraft design.

• d) She established the first aviation school for women.