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English 11 Public

Barrigton Irving

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According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Give two reasons

He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone. He was the only African American to make such a trip.

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What inspired Irving to become a pilot?

Sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane

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What is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

To increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math

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What is Irving's “Journey for Knowledge” program?

Transform a jet into a flying classroom that will circle the globe sharing science, technology, engineering, math, geography, culture, and history

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What dream did Irving turn down to learn how to fly an airplane?

A full football scholarship to the University of Florida?

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What small business did Irving's parents's own?

A bookstore

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Which of the following lines from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator" is the best example of indirect characterization?

Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.

One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot,

He was an extraordinary athlete.

He beat the odds and flew solo around the world.

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What one thing must a person do to become a pilot?

learn to swim

study nautical science

dance boogie boogie

Pass a written exam

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Where was Irving originally from?

Zimbawe

New York

Jamaica

Miami

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What are STEM Carrers

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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