CommonLit Article: Female Pilots in World War II Review

What was the main purpose of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program during World War II?

• To train women for combat roles

• To provide support by flying military aircraft

• To conduct research on aviation

• To train men to become pilots

How many women participated in the WASP program?

• About 500

• A little more than 1,100

• Over 2,000

• Approximately 3,000

What recognition did the WASP receive from the U.S. Congress in 2009?

• Congressional Medal of Honor

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Navy Cross

What challenge did Margaret Phelan Taylor face when trying to join the WASP program?

• She was too young to apply

• She did not have enough money for a pilot's license

• She was shorter than the minimum height requirement

• She had no prior flying experience

What was Taylor's response when she encountered smoke in the cockpit of her aircraft?

• She immediately bailed out

• She decided to wait until she saw flames before jumping

• She called for help over the radio

• She ignored the smoke and continued flying

What was the cause of the plane problem that Mabel Rawlinson experienced?

• A malfunctioning instrument

• A fuel leak

• Severe weather conditions

• Pilot error

What happened to Mabel Rawlinson during her night training flight?

• She successfully landed the plane

• She experienced a crash and lost her life

• She was awarded for her bravery

• She became a flight instructor

Who was the head of the WASP program during World War II?

• Pam Pohly

• Jacqueline Cochran

• Marion Hanrahan

• Katherine Sharp Landdeck

Why did the WASP program come under threat in 1944?

• There was a lack of interest from women

• The war was ending and male civilian instructors were losing jobs

• The military wanted to focus solely on male pilots

• The women were not meeting safety standards

How did Lillian Yonally describe her dismissal from the WASP program?

• It was celebrated with a formal ceremony

• It was a quiet departure without any ceremony

• It was a joyful farewell party

• It was marked by a special awards presentation