Katherine Johnson Quiz

Who was Katherine Johnson?

• An African American mathematician who worked for NASA from 1953 until 1986.

• A famous astronaut who landed on the moon.

• A renowned physicist who discovered the theory of relativity.

• A computer scientist who invented the internet.

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What was Katherine Johnson's early life like?

• She was born in 1920 in New York City.

• She loved to count things and started high school at age 15.

• She disliked mathematics and preferred arts.

• She was born in 1918 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and started high school at age 10.

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What did Katherine Johnson study in college?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Biology

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Who recognized Katherine Johnson's potential in college?

• Her parents

• Her high school teacher

• Dr. William W. Schiefflin Claytor

• Her classmates

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What was the only professional job available to Johnson after graduation?

• Engineering

• Teaching

• Research

• Administration

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Why was it unusual for women of any race to have degrees in mathematics during Johnson's time?

• Mathematics was considered too difficult for women.

• Women were not allowed to attend universities.

• There were very few job opportunities in mathematics for women.

• Women were expected to focus on household duties.

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What were the female computers at NASA responsible for?

• Designing spacecraft

• Calculating the mathematics for engineers

• Managing the space program

• Conducting space missions

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What was a significant issue Johnson and other African-American women faced while working at NACA?

• Lack of proper training

• Racial segregation laws

• Low salaries

• Long working hours

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Why did Johnson want to attend meetings with male engineers and scientists?

• To socialize with them.

• To learn more about the projects.

• To avoid doing her regular work.

• To teach them geometry.

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What was Johnson's role in the space team after NACA became NASA?

• She was responsible for designing the space capsule.

• She calculated the flight path for the rocket.

• She trained astronauts for space missions.

• She managed the entire NASA team.

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