Barrington Irving gave this up in order to pursue his dream.
What is a full scholarship to the University of Florida?
100
"I told him I didn't think I was smart enough" is a quote which supports this characterization of Irving at age 15:
What is insecure?
100
I was ________________ a particularly difficult math problem, when the phone rang, causing me to lose my concentration.
What is "tackling"?
100
This -ful word would be used to describe something painted red, orange, green, purple and yellow.
What is colorful?
100
The proper noun in the following sentence:
The eighth-graders will attend their annual retreat at divine word retreat center next week.
What is Divine Word Retreat Center?
200
These two accomplishments made Barrington Irving's solo flight around the world even more remarkable
What is being the youngest person and the only African American to fly solo around the world?
200
"He plans to call classrooms from the cockpit; broadcast live video from 45,000 feet; blog with students; collect atmospheric data; communicate with the International Space Station; and wear a NASA body suit..." is a quote that supports this characterization of Barrington Irving:
What is ambitious?
200
It takes great __________________ to ignore all those who would tell you something is impossible, and to try anyway.
What is determination?
200
This -ful word would be used to describe a person whose beloved dog has just died.
What is sorrowful (or doleful)
200
The personal pronoun in the sentence below:
Mary wanted to give her old books to Thomas, but he didn't want any more books.
What is he?
300
This nonprofit organization started by Irving has the goal of attracting more young people to careers in aviation, math and science.
What is Experience Aviation?
300
"Barrington Irving is inspirational for everyone, especially children growing up surrounded by poverty, crime and failing schools."
The above is an example of this kind of characterization:
What is direct characterization?
300
After I graduate, I wish to ______________ a career as a molecular biologist.
What is pursue?
300
This -ful word could be used to describe someone who does not take care of the needs of his or her children, pets, housekeeping, appearance, etc.
What is neglectful?
300
The word that is used incorrectly in the sentence below:
There's going to be a celebration for the restaurant that's celebrating it's tenth anniversary.
What is it's?
400
This program will allow students to experience virtually Irving's flight around the world sharing science, technology, engineering, math, geography, culture, and history.
What is the "Journey for Knowledge"
400
"I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience" is a quote which supports this characterization of Irving:
What is caring?
400
Studying for a test is a more ______________ activity than playing video games, if your goal is to get an A.
What is purposeful?
400
This -ful word could be used to describe a harvest that produced very large amounts of fruits or vegetables, or someone's many blessings:
What is bountiful?
400
The word that is used incorrectly in the sentence below:
Your coming to the Fall Festival with their family, aren't you?
What is your?
500
Irving's life story teaches this important lesson:
What is "If you are confident, determined, and hard-working, you can achieve your dreams"?
500
"He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing several manufacturers to donate individual aircraft components" is a quote which supports this characterization of Barrington Irving?
What is determined?
500
He worked hard to ______________ "Academic Excellence" on the Honor Roll this past trimester.
What is achieve?
500
This -ful word can describe one's actions -- when they are done with the desire of achieving a clear goal.
What is purposeful?
500
The possessive pronoun in the sentence below:
He and she plan to give all of their candy to her.