Bessie Coleman Quiz

Why did Coleman return to Europe after obtaining her pilot’s license?

• She wanted to become an aircraft designer.

• She wanted to complete an advanced aviation course.

• She was invited to join the Fokker Corporation.

• She wanted to fly in European airshows.

Who was Anthony Fokker?

• A famous American stunt pilot.

• A pilot who trained Coleman in Chicago.

• One of the world's top aircraft designers.

• The organizer of Coleman's first American airshow.

What was significant about Coleman’s first American airshow in February 1922?

• It was held at Midway Airport in Chicago.

• It was held to honor World War I veterans.

• Coleman performed her first flight in a 'Jenny' airplane.

• It was her final performance as a stunt pilot.

What nickname did Coleman earn as a stunt pilot?

• Ace Bessie

• Queen Bess

• The Flying Lady

• Daredevil Cole

What was Coleman’s ultimate dream?

• To be the best stunt pilot in America.

• To fly in international airshows.

• To open a school for young black aviators.

• To design her own aircraft.

Where did Coleman perform stunts like figure eights and near-ground dips?

• Curtiss Field in New York

• The Fokker Corporation airfield in Germany

• Midway Airport in Chicago

• Long Island, New York

How did the media react to Coleman's return to the U.S. in 1921?

• They criticized her for taking unnecessary risks.

• They ignored her achievements due to her race.

• They celebrated her as one of the top stunt pilots.

• They pressured her to retire early.

What aircraft did Coleman typically fly during her performances?

• Fokker planes

• Curtiss JN-4 'Jenny' planes

• Boeing fighter planes

• British Sopwith Camel planes

Why was Coleman’s career especially inspiring for others at the time?

• She was the first woman to ever fly a plane.

• She overcame racial and gender barriers in aviation.

• She received personal training from Anthony Fokker.

• She opened multiple flight schools for young women.

What prevented Coleman from realizing her ultimate dream?

• She lacked the funds to start her school.

• She was unable to find qualified instructors.

• Her life was cut short before she could fulfill her dream.

• She decided to pursue a career in Europe instead.