SHSAT English Language Arts Quiz
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(1) Bessie Coleman, born in 1892, dreamed of flying when opportunities for African Americans and women were severely limited. (2) Denied admission to American flight schools because of her race and gender, Coleman refused to abandon her ambition. (3) She learned French and saved her money to travel to France, one of the few places where she could earn a pilot's license. (4) In 1921, she became the first African American woman to hold an international pilot license.
(5) Returning to the United States, Coleman became a sensation as a barnstorming stunt pilot. (6) She performed daring aerial maneuvers for large crowds, earning the nickname "Queen Bess." (7) However, her goals extended beyond personal fame. (8) Coleman used her platform to combat racism, refusing to perform at venues that were segregated. (9) She toured the country giving speeches and showing films of her flights to encourage others, particularly women and African Americans, to pursue aviation. (10) Despite her short career, Bessie Coleman's legacy of determination and advocacy continues to inspire aviators and trailblazers worldwide.
Which sentence best illustrates Bessie Coleman's determination to achieve her dream of flying?
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