Question

1. PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

Answer 1

Answer:

PART A

A. Earhart’s hard work and success as an aviator, as well as her disregard for gender norms, made her an icon for women then and now.

PART B

D. “Her daring pursuit of her goals inspired a generation of female aviators and has made her an enduring figure in popular culture.” ( Paragraph 16)

3.

A. It illustrates Earhart’s concerns about the less experience she’s had as an aviator.

4.

D. Earhart’s credibility developed after she completed her first solo flight.

5.

The author supports the idea that female pilots were treated differently than male pilots by making this statement:

"During a time when women were not always encouraged to take physical risks or pursue dangerous careers, Earhart’s life and accomplishments proved that women could be just as talented as men."