Barrington Irving Trim Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What inspired Irving to become a pilot?

Sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane

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.

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

He was an extraordinary athlete.

Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.

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

He beat the odds and flew solo around the world.

Where was Irving originally from?

Zimbawe

Miami

New York

Jamaica

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

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

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

dance boogie boogie

study nautical science

Pass a written exam

learn to swim

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

A full football scholarship to the University of Florida?

What are STEM Carrers

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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

A bookstore

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