WASP
What is the central idea of Women Air force Service Pilots?
Women in WASP played an important role during World War II.
How does the table at the bottom of the passage help the reader understand that it was difficult for women to be part of the WASP program?
It shows how many women applied and how few graduated.
What is the central idea of A Letter Home?
Alberta Kenney had many problems during WASP training.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
They had serious jobs that supported the war effort.
Based on the passage, which 2 statements show what the WASP did to help during World War II and after? Choose 2 correct answers.
c. WASP pilots tested repaired airplanes to make sure they were safe.
e. WASP pilots helped open doors for women in other jobs after the war.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
My trouble started when I didn't pass my forty-hour progress check.
Which sentence best describes the connection between the WASP and World War II?
WASP pilots helped the war effort by flying planes and transporting equipment, instead of combat.
Which statement best describes the text features used in the passage?
It is sequence/chronological because it describes events in the order they happened.
What information does the picture of the medal add to the passage?
Women in WASP worked from 1942 - 1944.
What information does the picture add to the passage?
It shows the type of planes that WASP members flew.
What does Albert Kenney's letter show about her experience training to become a WASP pilot?
She faced challenges but kept trying until she succeeded.