Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: Early Life and Background
Early Life and Background
Knowledge check
Q1. Where was Amelia Earhart born?
- A. Chicago, Illinois
- B. Atchison, Kansas ✓
- C. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- D. San Diego, California
Why: Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas, on July 24, 1897.
Q2. What was Amelia Earhart's father's profession?
- A. Doctor
- B. Banker ✓
- C. Teacher
- D. Lawyer
Why: Amelia Earhart's father, Amy Earhart, was a banker.
Q3. In which year did Amelia Earhart earn her pilot's license?
- A. 1920
- B. 1921
- C. 1922
- D. 1923 ✓
Why: Amelia Earhart earned her pilot's license in 1923, making her one of the first women to do so.
Q4. What was the name of Amelia Earhart's mother?
- A. Lilian Bolling ✓
- B. Amy Earhart
- C. Mamie Earhart
- D. Lillian Earhart
Why: Amelia Earhart's mother was named Lilian Bolling Earhart.
Q5. Which of the following was NOT a significant influence on Amelia Earhart's interest in aviation?
- A. Reading about aviators
- B. Working as a nurse during World War I ✓
- C. Taking flying lessons
- D. Meeting other female pilots
Why: Amelia Earhart did not work as a nurse during World War I; she worked as a nurse during World War I, but this was not a direct influence on her interest in aviation. Her interest was more influenced by reading about aviators, taking flying lessons, and meeting other female pilots.
Module 2
Module 2: The Spirit of St. Louis Flight
The Spirit of St. Louis Flight
Knowledge check
Q1. Who piloted the Spirit of St. Louis on its historic transatlantic flight?
- A. Amelia Earhart
- B. Charles Lindbergh ✓
- C. Walter Beech
- D. Harold Gray
Why: Charles Lindbergh was the pilot of the Spirit of St. Louis during its famous solo transatlantic flight in 1927.
Q2. In what year did Charles Lindbergh complete his solo flight across the Atlantic?
- A. 1926
- B. 1927 ✓
- C. 1928
- D. 1929
Why: Charles Lindbergh completed his solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927.
Q3. What was the name of the aircraft Charles Lindbergh flew on his transatlantic flight?
- A. The Lone Eagle
- B. The Spirit of St. Louis ✓
- C. The Blue Bird
- D. The Red Baron
Why: The aircraft Charles Lindbergh flew on his transatlantic flight was named the Spirit of St. Louis.
Q4. How long did Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic take?
- A. 12 hours
- B. 33.5 hours ✓
- C. 48 hours
- D. 72 hours
Why: Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic took approximately 33.5 hours.
Q5. What was the significance of Charles Lindbergh's flight?
- A. It was the first flight over the North Pole
- B. It was the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight ✓
- C. It was the first flight to reach the moon
- D. It was the first flight to circumnavigate the globe
Why: Charles Lindbergh's flight was significant because it was the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.
Module 3
Module 3: The 1932 Transatlantic Solo Flight
The 1932 Transatlantic Solo Flight
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the aircraft Amelia Earhart used for her 1932 transatlantic solo flight?
- A. "Flying Fortress"
- B. "Friendship" ✓
- C. "Icarus"
- D. "Lucky Star"
Why: Amelia Earhart named her aircraft "Friendship" for her 1932 transatlantic solo flight.
Q2. Where did Amelia Earhart take off from on her 1932 transatlantic solo flight?
- A. "New York City" ✓
- B. "Wichita, Kansas"
- C. "Chicago, Illinois"
- D. "Los Angeles, California"
Why: Amelia Earhart took off from New York City on her 1932 transatlantic solo flight.
Q3. How long did Amelia Earhart's 1932 transatlantic solo flight take?
- A. "13 hours"
- B. "15 hours and 30 minutes" ✓
- C. "17 hours"
- D. "20 hours"
Why: Amelia Earhart's 1932 transatlantic solo flight took 15 hours and 30 minutes.
Q4. Where did Amelia Earhart land after her 1932 transatlantic solo flight?
- A. "Paris, France"
- B. "London, England" ✓
- C. "Dublin, Ireland"
- D. "Edinburgh, Scotland"
Why: Amelia Earhart landed in London, England after her 1932 transatlantic solo flight.
Q5. What significant achievement did Amelia Earhart accomplish with her 1932 transatlantic solo flight?
- A. "First woman to fly around the world"
- B. "First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic" ✓
- C. "First woman to fly solo across the Pacific"
- D. "First woman to fly nonstop across the United States"
Why: Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic with her 1932 transatlantic solo flight.
Module 4
Module 4: The Final Flight and Disappearance
The Final Flight and Disappearance
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the primary goal of Amelia Earhart's final flight in 1937
- A. To set a new altitude record
- B. To circumnavigate the globe ✓
- C. To fly to the North Pole
- D. To test new aircraft technology
Why: Amelia Earhart's final flight was part of an attempt to circumnavigate the globe, which would have made her the first woman to complete such a journey
Q2. Which island was Amelia Earhart attempting to reach when she disappeared
- A. Kiritimati
- B. Howland Island ✓
- C. Fiji
- D. New Zealand
Why: Amelia Earhart was attempting to reach Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean when she disappeared
Q3. What was the name of the aircraft Amelia Earhart was flying on her final flight
- A. The Spirit of St. Louis
- B. The Friendship ✓
- C. The Lucky Star
- D. The Icarus
Why: Amelia Earhart was flying the aircraft named 'The Friendship' on her final flight
Q4. What was the main reason for the difficulty in locating Amelia Earhart after her disappearance
- A. The aircraft was too small to be detected
- B. There was a lack of communication technology at the time
- C. The search area was too large and poorly mapped ✓
- D. The pilot was not experienced enough
Why: The search area was vast and poorly mapped, making it extremely difficult to locate Amelia Earhart after her disappearance
Q5. What was the approximate distance Amelia Earhart had already covered on her flight when she disappeared
- A. 22,000 miles ✓
- B. 11,000 miles
- C. 15,000 miles
- D. 25,000 miles
Why: Amelia Earhart had already covered approximately 22,000 miles on her flight when she disappeared
Module 5
Module 5: Legacy and Impact on Aviation
Legacy and Impact on Aviation
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the main reason Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight?
- A. A mechanical failure
- B. Weather conditions and navigational challenges ✓
- C. Lack of fuel
- D. Enemy action
Why: Amelia Earhart disappeared due to challenging weather conditions and navigational difficulties, which made it hard to locate the island of Howland.
Q2. Which of the following best describes Amelia Earhart's impact on aviation?
- A. She invented the first airplane
- B. She inspired many women to pursue careers in aviation ✓
- C. She was the first person to fly across the Atlantic
- D. She established the first airline
Why: Amelia Earhart inspired many women to pursue careers in aviation by breaking barriers and showing that women could excel in this field.
Q3. What was the name of the aircraft Amelia Earhart flew during her famous transatlantic flight?
- A. The Spirit of St. Louis ✓
- B. The Flying Lady
- C. The Friendship
- D. The Lucky Star
Why: The Spirit of St. Louis was the aircraft Amelia Earhart flew during her historic transatlantic flight in 1932.
Q4. In which year did Amelia Earhart complete her solo transatlantic flight?
- A. 1928
- B. 1932 ✓
- C. 1935
- D. 1937
Why: Amelia Earhart completed her solo transatlantic flight in 1932, making her the first woman to accomplish this feat.
Q5. What was the name of Amelia Earhart's husband, who was also a pilot?
- A. George Putnam ✓
- B. Frank Pixley
- C. Charles Lindbergh
- D. Henry Ford
Why: Amelia Earhart's husband was George Putnam, who was also involved in aviation and helped promote her career.
Module 6
Module 6: Amelia Earhart in Popular Culture
Amelia Earhart in Popular Culture
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the book written by Susan Wels about Amelia Earhart?
- A. "Amelia Earhart: The Mystery of Flight" ✓
- B. "Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight"
- C. "The Lost Pilot"
- D. "The Sky Pioneer"
Why: Susan Wels wrote a book titled "Amelia Earhart: The Mystery of Flight" which explores the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
Q2. In which year was the movie "Amelia" released, starring Hilary Swank?
- A. 2001
- B. 2003 ✓
- C. 2005
- D. 2007
Why: The movie "Amelia", starring Hilary Swank, was released in 2003 and portrays the life of Amelia Earhart.
Q3. Which of the following is a famous song inspired by Amelia Earhart?
- A. "Fly Me to the Moon"
- B. "Sky Pilot" ✓
- C. "I Believe I Can Fly"
- D. "Highway to Heaven"
Why: The song "Sky Pilot" by The Beatles is often considered to be inspired by Amelia Earhart, though this is not officially confirmed.
Q4. Which famous cartoon character was inspired by Amelia Earhart?
- A. Sally Ride
- B. Mickey Mouse
- C. Captain Marvel ✓
- D. Lois Lane
Why: Captain Marvel, a superheroine, was inspired by Amelia Earhart and other female pioneers.
Q5. Which of the following is a well-known play about Amelia Earhart?
- A. "The Lost Flight" ✓
- B. "The Sky Woman"
- C. "The Pilot's Tale"
- D. "The Final Journey"
Why: "The Lost Flight" is a well-known play that dramatizes the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
Module 7
Module 7: Women in Aviation Today
Women in Aviation Today
Knowledge check
Q1. What percentage of commercial airline pilots are women in the United States as of 2023?
- A. 5%
- B. 10% ✓
- C. 15%
- D. 20%
Why: As of 2023, approximately 10% of commercial airline pilots in the United States are women, highlighting the ongoing efforts to increase gender diversity in the field.
Q2. Which organization was founded in 1929 to promote the advancement of women in aviation?
- A. Women in Aviation International ✓
- B. International Society of Women Airline Pilots
- C. Aviation Women's Association
- D. Global Aviation Women's Network
Why: Women in Aviation International was founded in 1929 and continues to be a leading organization in promoting the advancement of women in all areas of aviation.
Q3. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by women in aviation today?
- A. Lack of interest in aviation careers
- B. Limited access to flight training programs
- C. Gender bias and stereotypes ✓
- D. No major challenges
Why: Gender bias and stereotypes remain significant challenges for women in aviation, affecting their opportunities and career progression in the industry.
Q4. Which famous female aviator is often cited as an inspiration for young girls interested in aviation?
- A. Bessie Coleman
- B. Amelia Earhart
- C. Eve Moreton
- D. All of the above ✓
Why: Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, and Eve Moreton are all celebrated female aviators who have inspired generations of young girls to pursue careers in aviation.
Q5. What is one initiative aimed at increasing the number of female pilots in the aviation industry?
- A. Scholarship programs for women in aviation ✓
- B. Mandatory gender quotas in airlines
- C. Limiting flight hours for male pilots
- D. None of the above
Why: Scholarship programs for women in aviation are one of the key initiatives aimed at increasing the number of female pilots by providing financial support and encouragement for women to pursue aviation careers.