Question

First Read: Comprehension
Identify the choice that best answers the question.

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Choose two options.
A. He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
B. He was the only African American to make such a trip.
C. He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.
D. He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.
E. He took the longest possible route around the globe.

Answer 1

The two options that best answer the question regarding why Barrington Irving's solo flight around the world was extraordinary are:

A. He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
B. He was the only African American to make such a trip.