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Amelia Earhart is known as the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She has become a role model for women everywhere. From her birth in July of 1897, Amelia Earhart did not grow up confined to the conventional image of women. She and her younger sister explored their Kansas neighborhood daily, climbing trees and collecting insects and toads. She was a born adventurer.

Earhart promoted aviation for females, later becoming president of the Ninety-Nines, a group of female pilots. She was invited to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928. After this flight, she was dubbed “Queen of the Air.” She decided to pilot her own flight across the continent of North America. Then, in 1932, she completed a solo transatlantic flight. This solo flight earned her the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross. Earhart was always ready for the next accomplishment. In 1937 she set out to circumnavigate the globe.


Unfortunately, her journey around the world was unsuccessful. After completing 22,000 miles of the 29,000 mile journey, Earhart took off from New Guinea, heading toward Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean. Along the way there were errors with the radio navigation, which caused Earhart, her copilot, and the aircraft to go missing. There are many theories of what may have happened. However, it remains a mystery.


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How does the author convey their perspective on Amelia Earhart?

The author includes multiple quotations from people who knew Earhart.

The author focuses on Earhart’s failure to achieve a transatlantic flight.

The author describes Earhart’s personality and achievements.

The author includes details about Earhart’s aircraft and its abilities.
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Answer 1

The author describes Earhart’s personality and achievements.

Reason: The passage highlights her adventurous childhood, role-model status, promotion of women in aviation, leadership of the Ninety-Nines, solo transatlantic flight, awards, and attempted global circumnavigation — all focusing on her character and accomplishments rather than quotes, aircraft specs, or a single failure.