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When was Amelia born?
in 1897, Kansas, USA
What was Amelia's childhood like?
diffucult and unsettled
Is it true? Her family travelled a lot and her father could not find a job.
false
Is it true? Amelia often missed school, so her academic performance was poor
false
What did Amelia decide to do after school?
decided to study nursing
Where and when did Amelia work as a nurse?
Canada, during the First World War
Is it true? Her fascination with flying began when she had a ten-minute plane ride
true
What famous organization did she create?
Ninety-nines
Is it true? Everyone thinks that Amelia was a spy
false
What did Amelia like to do in her free time?
she enjoyed reading and poetry, as well as sports, basketball and tennis
What made Amelia popular?
flight in 1928
Is it true? When the war ended, she taught French to immigrants.
False
Where did she meet her future husband?
during the flight
What was the new transatlantic crossing record?
13 hours and 30 minutes
Is it true? They found wreckage but there were no bodies
false
