Mae Jemison Quiz

What did Mae want to be when she grew up?

• A teacher

• An astronaut

• A doctor

• A dancer

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Who inspired Mae to reach for her dreams?

• Her teacher

• Her father

• Her grandmother

• Her mother

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What did Mae love to do at night?

• Read books

• Draw pictures of the moon and stars

• Watch TV

• Look at the stars

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What did Mae’s teacher say when she told her class she wanted to be an astronaut?

• "That’s a great idea!"

• "You should pick something else."

• "You need to work hard."

• "Anyone can do that."

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How did Mae feel when her teacher told her she couldn’t be an astronaut?

• Happy

• Confident

• Sad and disappointed

• Excited

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What did Mae’s parents tell her after her teacher’s comments?

• "It will be hard."

• "You should try something different."

• "If you believe it and work hard, you can do anything."

• "Only boys can be astronauts."

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Which famous astronaut does Mae admire in the book?

• Sally Ride

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

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What subject did Mae have to study to become an astronaut?

• Math and Science

• Art and Music

• History

• English

What important message does Mae learn throughout the story?

• Never give up on your dreams

• Only certain people can become astronauts

• It’s okay to dream small

• School is not important

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What was Mae Jemison's big achievement in real life?

• She became a doctor

• She became the first African American woman to travel to space

• She became a pilot

• She became a teacher