1. PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text? 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.
B. America used Earhart’s disappearance while flying to reinforce the idea that women shouldn’t be allowed to take on dangerous careers.
C. Earhart’s friends and family encouraged her pursue a career as a nurse, as it was a more respected career path for women during her time.
D. Once Earhart completed all the necessary training, she was given the same opportunities as male aviators.

2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “Amelia began to study medicine at Columbia University, but quit a year later to be with her parents, who had relocated to California.” ( Paragraph 3)
B. “In April 1928, several sponsors who were aware of Earhart’s growing reputation called to ask her if she would like to fly across the Atlantic.” ( Paragraph 8)
C. “In what became one of the greatest mysteries of a generation, Earhart and Noonan disappeared on their journey between New Guinea and Howland Island.” ( Paragraph 13)
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. How does the quote “She slept in her leather pilot’s jacket for three nights so that it would look more worn in, and she would look less like an amateur” (Paragraph 5) contribute to readers’ understanding of the text?
A. It illustrates Earhart’s concerns about the less experience she’s had as an aviator.
B. It demonstrates her lack of confidence in her abilities as an aviator.
C. It shows her expectation for the men in her program to underestimate her.
D. It reinforces that she was more concerned with her appearance than her skills.

4. According to the text, how does Earhart’s credibility as an aviator develop over time?
A. Earhart’s credibility developed after other men came forward and endorsed her.
B. Earhart’s credibility developed as more women proved capable of flying.
C. Earhart’s credibility developed as people witnessed how truly talented she was.
D. Earhart’s credibility developed after she completed her first solo flight.

5. How does the author support the idea that female pilots were treated differently than male pilots? Cite evidence from the text in your response.