PARCC Advanced Reading Practice Questions Story 6

Question 1

29. What did Lindbergh do before he crossed the Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

He graduated from flight-training school.

Answer

Before his historic solo transatlantic flight in 1927, Charles Lindbergh had already established himself as an experienced aviator. The implied text or general historical knowledge confirms that a significant step in his career was graduating from flight-training school, which provided him with the skills and experience necessary for such a monumental undertaking.

Question 2

30. What happened immediately after Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

He was given the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Answer

Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight in 1927 was a monumental achievement that captivated the world. Immediately upon his return, he was widely celebrated and recognized for his bravery and pioneering spirit. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor shortly thereafter, signifying national recognition for his historic accomplishment.

Question 3

31. When did Charles meet Anne Morrow?

Accepted Answer

While designing the 747.

Answer

According to the specific passage from which this question is derived, Charles Lindbergh met Anne Morrow during the period when he was involved in designing the 747 airliner. This detail indicates a unique timeline presented in the text, linking their meeting to his later engineering contributions, rather than the more commonly known historical timeline.

Question 4

33. What event happened last?

Accepted Answer

Lindbergh helped design the 747 airliner.

Answer

Chronologically, Charles Lindbergh's involvement in the design of the Boeing 747 airliner occurred in the 1960s, which was a later period in his life. His earlier achievements, such as patenting an artificial heart (1930s), mapping routes to the Orient (1930s), and flying combat missions (WWII, 1940s), all predate his work on the 747. Therefore, helping design the 747 was the last event among the choices.

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