Question

What are the central ideas of "Eileen Collins Is in Control"?

Select the two correct answers.


Collins was nearly denied acceptance into the Air Force because of a failed eye test.

Collins had to struggle against gender bias and gender inequality, which still exist in aviation.

Collins has accomplished extraordinary things, but she is a normal person in many ways.

Collins is a member of the Women's Hall of Fame.

Answer 1

b and c

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test

Answer 2

Collins had to struggle against gender bias and gender inequality, which still exist in aviation.

Collins has accomplished extraordinary things, but she is a normal person in many ways.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Eileen Collins Is in Control" is a text about a woman named Eileen Collins, a former NASA astronaut and United States Air Force colonel. Throughout her career, Collins became the most distinguished female figure among the astronauts. The text points out her contribution to the field of aviation, which was mainly reserved for men. It describes her path, both in private and professional life, and how she was able to stand up for herself and decide what kind of life she wanted to live.