Katherine Johnson Quiz

When did Katherine Johnson work for NASA?

• 1940-1960

• 1953-1986

• 1960-1990

• 1970-2000

Where was Katherine Johnson born?

• New York, New York

• White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

At what age did Katherine Johnson start high school?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What did Katherine Johnson enjoy doing as a young girl?

• Painting

• Counting things

• Singing

• Dancing

What challenge did minorities face during Katherine Johnson's time?

• Lack of education

• Few jobs in mathematics and science

• No access to technology

• Limited travel opportunities

What is the significance of Katherine Johnson's work at NASA?

• It was insignificant

• It helped land astronauts on the moon

• It was only theoretical

• It was unrelated to space missions

What year was Katherine Johnson photographed at her desk at Langley Research Center?

• 1956

• 1966

• 1976

• 1986

Where did Johnson become immersed in the math program?

• Harvard University

• West Virginia State College

• MIT

• Stanford University

What role did women, including African-Americans, have at NACA?

• Engineers

• Scientists

• "Computers"

• Pilots

What happened the first time Johnson applied to NACA?

• She was immediately hired

• All jobs were already filled

• She was rejected due to lack of experience

• She was offered a different position