Exploring Katherine Johnson's Impact on Space Exploration

What did Catherine enjoy counting the most?

• Steps to church

• Plates on the dinner table

• Stars in the sky

• Days until she could start school

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At what age did Catherine start school?

• Seven

• Four

• Five

• Six

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Why did Catherine skip first grade?

• She was too old

• She was an excellent student

• She disliked her teacher

• Her parents requested it

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What subject did Catherine particularly love in high school?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Geometry

• Algebra

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What was Catherine's first job after graduation?

• Nurse

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Scientist

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What was Catherine's job title at the research center?

• Engineer

• Astronaut

• Computer

• Scientist

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What was Catherine's significant contribution to Alan Shepard's mission?

• Training the astronaut

• Calculating the flight path

• Building the launch pad

• Designing the rocket

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Who trusted Catherine's calculations more than the machine's?

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

What was the most challenging problem Catherine faced?

• Calculating the flight path to the moon

• Designing a new type of airplane

• Teaching advanced geometry

• Counting the stars in the sky

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What did Catherine do as Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon?

• Cried

• Cheered

• Counted

• Slept

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