Mae Among the Stars Quiz

What did Mae's mother tell her about becoming an astronaut?

• Someday astronauts may travel all the way to Mars.

• Mae would have to study math and science.

• Mae would be able to see Earth from space.

• Women weren't allowed to be astronauts.

One night after dinner, Mae made a ___

• clay model of the Earth and the Moon.

• costume out of curtains and boxes.

• hat that looked like a flying saucer.

• hanging mobile of the planets.

After Mae said she wanted to be an astronaut, what did Miss Bell tell her?

• Nursing would be a good profession for someone like her.

• Mae would have to work very hard in school.

• Being an astronaut is a dangerous job, especially for her.

• She would help her start an astronomy club after school.

At home, Mae cried about what her teacher had said. What did Mae's mom say?

• "Your father and I will arrange a meeting with Miss Bell."

• "Miss Bell's ideas seem rather old-fashioned, don't you think?"

• "I'm sorry Miss Bell didn't encourage you, but she can't stop you."

• "I hope you told everyone that women belong in space, too!"

Mae promised her parents that she would ___

• help other girls live their dreams, too.

• take a picture of Earth from space.

• wave to them from the spaceship.

• bring them a moonrock.