Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator

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

In "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," which statements about the "Journey for Knowledge" program are true? Choose three options.

• Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in the program.

• The program will include communication with the international Space Station

• Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.

• The program's curriculum focuses on history, art, and music.

• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

In this paragraph from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Education," what key concept does the under line sentence develop?

• 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.

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.

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?"

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned forthe future?

• to fly around the world on his own againc

• to turn a jet into a mobile classroom

• to help students apply for scholarships for college

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 that time. Choose two options.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He was an outstanding athlete

• He liked football better than flying.

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

• Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

• Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop?

• Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.

• The success of Experience Aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.

• 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.

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 is determined and intelligent.