Question

Which inference about Coleman is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 10-11)?

In February of 1922, Coleman appeared in her first American airshow, an event honoring veterans of the all black 369th Infantry Regiment of World War I. The show, held at Curtiss Field on Long Island, N.Y., billed Coleman as "the world's greatest woman flier," and featured aerial displays by some of America's top ace pilots of the first world war.

Soon after her New York performance, she returned to Chicago where she dazzled huge crowds with daredevil maneuvers that included figure eights, loops and near-ground dips at the Checkerboard Airdrome, now Midway Airport.
Answer choices for the above question

A. She loved the excitement of traveling.

B. She was a very skillful pilot.

C. She was a better pilot than some ace pilots of World War I.

D. She was not treated as she deserved in America.


Which passage from the text best supports the correct answer to Question 5?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “Coleman left Texas when she turned 18 and headed slightly north to Oklahoma, where she enrolled in the Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University in Langston.”

B. “With support from Chicago Defender publisher Robert Abbott and a local banker, Coleman took a crash course in French from the Berlitz language school and headed to Paris in late 1920.”

C. “In February of 1922, Coleman appeared in her first American airshow, an event honoring veterans of the all black 369th Infantry Regiment of World War I.”

D. “Soon after her New York performance, she returned to Chicago, where she dazzled huge crowds with daredevil maneuvers that included figure eights, loops and near-ground dips at the Checkerboard Airdrome, now Midway Airport.”

Answer 1

1. The best-supported inference about Coleman from the passage is that she was a very skillful pilot (Option B).

2. The passage that best supports this inference is: "Soon after her New York performance, she returned to Chicago, where she dazzled huge crowds with daredevil maneuvers that included figure eights, loops and near-ground dips at the Checkerboard Airdrome, now Midway Airport." (Option D).

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage provides evidence that Coleman was a very skillful pilot by describing her impressive and daring aerial maneuvers during airshows. The specific mention of "figure eights, loops, and near-ground dips" highlights her mastery of complex flight maneuvers, showcasing her skill and expertise. The use of terms like "dazzled huge crowds" suggests that her flying abilities were not only proficient but also captivating and awe-inspiring to the audience.

The passage's focus on Coleman's dazzling performances after returning to Chicago supports the inference that she possessed exceptional piloting skills. This evidence counters other options and reinforces the idea that Coleman's talent and skill as a pilot were noteworthy and admired by those who witnessed her aerial displays.

Answer 2

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