Chapters 1-5
What is the name of the young boy who lives in the house that Ida Mae cleans?
Otis Wilson
Who is Grandmere Boudreaux to Ida?
Her grandmother
What is the name of the social club the girls go to when they pass their solo flight test?
The Avengerette
What job does Ida say she wants to do for the WASP after commencement (graduation)?
Ferrying duty (or Ferrying detail)
Which airplane was nicknamed "The Widow maker"?
The B-29 Bomber
In what state does Ida Mae live?
Louisiana
What is the name of the field where WASP training took place?
Avenger Field
What is Mr. Jenkins's first name?
Walt or Walter
What is a latrine?
A toilet
What is Lily's husband's name?
Harry
What household item does the military use to make ammunition and medicine?
Bacon grease
What is the name of the mascot for the WASP program?
Fifinella
Which town does instructor Martin describe as a lovely little hamlet?
Baker's Pond
Which of Ida's family members comes to visit her at Avenger Field?
Her mother
Why is Lily unable to report for officer training in Florida?
Because she's pregnant
In what city and state does WASP training take place?
Sweetwater, Texas
hat type of creature is the mascot for the WASP program?
A gremlin
What did the women have to wear for the swim test during WASP training?
Their flight suits (or "Zoot Suits")
Whose plane exploded while landing at their cross-country destination?
Who does Ida promise to write a letter to when the war is over?
Walt Jenkins
How did Ida wear her hair when she interviewed to get into the WASP program?
In a bun
Who is named as the flight lieutenant for Flight One during WASP training?
Ida
Who takes the swim test for Ida during WASP training?
Lily
In what country was Thomas stationed in the military when he was wounded?
The Phillipines
Who is referred to as the first lady of aviation?
Jackie Cochran