Mollisons Are Given New York Ovation

New York City hosts a grand reception for Jim and Amy Mollison, celebrating their historic husband-and-wife Atlantic crossing. Despite a recent crash, the couple is warmly welcomed with a parade down Broadway. The city's mayor highlights the uniqueness of this event, comparing it to past receptions for aviation pioneers like Lindbergh and Earhart.

What significant achievement did Jim and Amy Mollison accomplish?

• First solo flight across the Atlantic

• First husband-and-wife crossing of the Atlantic

• First non-stop flight around the world

• First flight from New York to London

What symbolizes New York's admiration for the Mollisons during their reception?

• Fireworks display

• Parade of floats

• Showers of paper

• Musical performance

How does Jim appear during the reception despite the accident?

• He is visibly upset

• He is still bandaged but looks happy

• He is not present at the reception

• He is giving a speech

Which past aviation figures does the mayor compare the Mollisons' reception to?

• Bessie Coleman and Harriet Quimby

• Howard Hughes and Wiley Post

• Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart

• The Wright Brothers

What emotion does the mayor express about the day's events?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Disappointment

• Confusion