U.S. Constitution and Barrington Irving Quiz

Which U.S. Constitution amendment states the following: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

• First amendment

• Second amendment

• Fourth amendment

• Tenth amendment

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According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world 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 completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.

• He took the longest possible route around the globe.

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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

• receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida

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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 interest in careers in aviation, science, and math

• to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools

• to provide transportation for students who have limited access to Museums

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“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 was interested in careers that involved aviation.

• He was focused on his dream of becoming a pilot.

• He was a talented football player.

• He was not interested in attending the University of Florida.

• He was not offered any other scholarships.

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Which of the following lines from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator” is the best example of indirect characterization?

• a. Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.

• b. He beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.

• c. One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d ever thought about becoming a pilot.

• d. Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.

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Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• a. He is easily persuaded.

• b. He is determined and intelligent.

• c. He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.

• d. He believes that science is more important than the arts.

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Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• a. “There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step.”

• b. To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

• c. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components.

• d. Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.

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According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what item did New York City attempt to ban?

• large sodas

• unsafe cars

• sugary snacks

• imported clothing

As explained in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” why were some people resistant to the ban discussed?

• They found the ban's language hard to understand.

• They feared punishment for disobeying the ban.

• They did not like being told what to do.

• They wanted a ban that was stricter.

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