Question

which inference about colemans death is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 13 - 14)?
on april 30, 1926, coleman was in jacksonville, fla., preparing to fly in an airshow there using a newly purchased curtiss biplane, despite safety concerns from family and friends. with her mechanic and publicity agent, william wills, flying the plane, coleman was in the other seat scouting the terrain for a parachute jump the next day—with her seatbelt unfastened.
about 10 minutes into the flight, the plane began to spin rather than pull out of an intended dive. coleman was thrown from the plane from a height of about 500 feet and died instantly upon impact. unable to gain control, wills also plummeted to the ground and died on impact. it was later discovered in the wreckage that a wrench had slid into the gearbox, causing it to jam.

a. coleman died bravely while performing.
b. william willss lack of flying experience caused colemans death.
c. coleman was likely not concerned enough about her safety.
d. colemans plane had many defects that made it crash.

Explanation:

The passage mentions that Coleman was flying with her seatbelt unfastened despite safety concerns. This shows a lack of concern for safety. Option A is incorrect as there's no indication of bravery in performing. Option B is wrong as the text says a wrench caused the jam, not Wills' inexperience. Option D is incorrect as only one defect (wrench in gearbox) is mentioned.

Answer:

C. Coleman was likely not concerned enough about her safety.