Amelia Earhart: A Sky-Bound Dreamer
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
67
Amelia Earhart, born in Kansas in 1897, fell in love with planes at a fair. She worked hard, saved, and took her first flight in 1921. In 1932, she was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Her courage inspired many. 'The most effective way to do it, is to do it,' she said. Amelia proved that girls can achieve anything. Her spirit continues to inspire us.
Question 1
Where was Amelia Earhart born?
A
New York
B
Florida
C
Kansas
Explanation. Amelia Earhart was born in Kansas.
D
California
E
Texas
Question 2
What year did Amelia Earhart take her first flight?
A
1897
B
1921
Explanation. Amelia Earhart took her first flight in 1921.
C
1932
D
1940
E
1950
Question 3
What did Amelia Earhart achieve in 1932?
A
She flew solo across the Pacific
B
She flew solo across the Atlantic
Explanation. In 1932, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
C
She invented a new type of airplane
D
She wrote a book about flying
E
She became a pilot instructor
Question 4
What did Amelia Earhart prove?
A
That flying is dangerous
B
That girls cannot achieve anything
C
That girls can achieve anything
Explanation. Amelia Earhart proved that girls can achieve anything.
D
That flying solo is easy
E
That flying should be done in teams
Question 5
What does Amelia Earhart's quote 'The most effective way to do it, is to do it' imply?
A
That you should always ask for help
B
That you should never try
C
That you should always take the easy way
D
That you should just get started and do it
Explanation. Amelia's quote 'The most effective way to do it, is to do it' implies that the best way to accomplish something is to just get started and do it.
E
That you should always plan before you do anything
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