Sally Ride

In what state was Sally born?

• New Jersey

• California

• Florida

• Maine

When was Sally ride born?

• May 26, 1951

• July 23, 2012

When Sally was young she wanted to become what?

• an astronaut

• a teacher

• a tennis player

• an English teacher

True or False - An advertisement is a type of announcement.

• True

• False

How many of Sally's colleagues were on the Challenger when it exploded?

• 1

• 5

• 6

• 3

Where did Sally become a professor after her stint as an astronaut?

• Stanford University

• University of Texas

• University of California

True or False -

Sally ride went to space on the shuttle Challenger.

• False

• True

Why did the author write this passage?

• To explain what a good tennis player Sally was.

• To give factual information about Sally's life.

• To prove that women are the best astronauts.

• To show that Stanford University is where you should go if you want to go to space.

What is Sally ride remembered for?

• Being the first American woman to go to space.

• Making the best pecan pie.

• Becoming a professor.

Check all of the character traits of Sally Ride that apply:

• brave

• smart

• hard working

• lazy