Katherine Johnson Reading Quiz

Where did Katherine Johnson work during her career?

• NASA

• FBI

• CDC

• EPA

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What was Katherine Johnson's contribution to the United States?

• Political reforms

• Space program contributions

• Environmental policies

• Medical advancements

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When was Katherine Johnson born?

• 1920

• 1918

• 1930

• 1945

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Where was Katherine Johnson born?

• New York, New York

• White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

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What subject did Katherine Johnson study in college?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Math

• Biology

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What is the definition of 'career' as used in the document?

• Something given or added by a person

• The work a person chooses to do during their life

• Cleverness or smartness

• To choose

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In what year did Johnson begin her work at the West Area Computing unit?

• 1953

• 1961

• 1958

• 1962

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What was the main role of the West Computers?

• To provide mathematical computations essential to the U.S. space program

• To design spacecraft

• To pilot space missions

• To manage NASA's finances

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How many research reports did Johnson author or coauthor during her career?

• 26

• 15

• 10

• 30

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What year did Johnson retire from NASA?

• 1986

• 1961

• 1958

• 1975

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