In the spring of the late 1920s, which 'bright and alien' event occurred?

• A. a solar eclipse
• B. a young Minnesotan did a heroic thing
• C. a celebrity scandal
• D. an international conference

Answer: (B)

A phrase like "bright and alien" points to a dazzling, unfamiliar moment in a time of rapid change. In the spring of the late 1920s, that description fits Charles Lindbergh’s achievement: a young man from Minnesota piloting a solo flight across the Atlantic. The feat was celebrated as extraordinary, almost otherworldly at the time, and it captured the era’s sense of technological possibility and personal courage. Lindbergh’s flight occurred in the spring of 1927 and stood out as a singular, heroic event tied to a specific place and person, which is why it’s the best match for the clue. The other options describe broader events or themes that don’t align as directly with a personal, heroic act by a Minnesotan in that spring.