The Quiz: Earhart struck up a close friendship with another pioneering American woman. Who was she?
A Babe Didrikson
B Eleanor Roosevelt
C Nellie Bly
As Earhart’s celebrity grew, she formed friendships with many important figures, some famous themselves. Her most notable friendship was with first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The two shared many interests, and a commitment to causes for women. The pioneering women communicated regularly, and Earhart even took Roosevelt flying. Roosevelt took an interest in learning how to fly herself and obtained a student permit, although she did not follow through with plans to become a pilot.
The correct answer to this quiz is Eleanor Roosevelt.