To Fly

What is the author saying about humans?

• They want the powers that they observe in other creatures.

• They sometimes pray to birds because birds are magnificent.

• They should give up on the notion that they will ever outfly birds.

• They live in a world of fantasy instead of keeping their feet on the ground.

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What key point is the author supporting in "To Fly" with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?

• Wings are not just for birds.

• Humans idolize creatures that fly.

• Some wings work better than others.

• Flying can give people superpowers.

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According to this passage from "To Fly," what is one way in which the Wright brothers' flight differed from earlier flights?

• The flight carried more people.

• The flight did not land downhill

• The flight did not need an engine.

• The flight was entirely man-made.

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In "To Fly," how does the author respond to Kelvin's assertion about flight?

• He suggests that technological ingenuity can solve all problems.

• He points out that birds are heavier than air, yet they fly.

• He reminds the reader that Kelvin was not an inventor.

• He reveals plans for a self-propelled airplane.

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In "To Fly," why does the author present information about the speed of sound?

• to show that the laws of physics were made to be broken.

• to reveal the difference between physics and other sciences.

• to indicate how rapidly humans have overcome the laws of physics.

• to prove that anything not prohibited by the laws of physics is possible.

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According to this magazine piece excerpted in "To Fly," what would be the main effect of building a space station?

• It would watch for the establishment of new Iron Curtains.

• It would put space firmly in the control of Western powers.

• It would persuade people around the world to work for peace.

• It would ensure that no country could make plans for war unseen.

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