Mae Jemison Quiz

What did Mae Jemison imagine herself as when she was a child?

• A teacher

• An astronaut

• A doctor

• A dancer

Where did Mae Jemison go to study after winning a scholarship?

• Cornell University Medical College

• Stanford University

• University of Alabama

• Harvard University

What did Mae Jemison double major in at Stanford University?

• Chemical Engineering and Astronomy

• Biology and African American Studies

• Chemical Engineering and African American Studies

• Physics and Dance

What year did Mae Jemison go into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavour?

• 1981

• 1983

• 1992

• 1997

What other profession did Mae Jemison have besides being an astronaut?

• Teacher

• Researcher

• Doctor

• All of the above

What did Mae Jemison do after graduating from medical school?

• She started working at NASA immediately.

• She went to Cuba and Kenya to learn about medical care.

• She became a dance instructor.

• She served as a medical officer in West Africa.

What does NASA stand for?

• National Association of Space Astronauts

• National Aeronautics and Space Agency

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Aviation and Space Association

How many times did Mae Jemison apply to become an astronaut before she was selected?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What was the name of the space shuttle Mae Jemison flew on for her mission?

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Endeavour

• Atlantis

What is the name of the camp Mae Jemison started after leaving NASA?

• The Earth We Share

• The Space We Explore

• The Stars We Dream

• The Universe We Discover