A True Space Pioneer (Exit Ticket)

Which sentence in paragraph 1 BEST states the main idea of the passage?

• "One of them is Mae C. Jemison."

• "Space exploration has fascinated people throughout the world for decades."

• "However, only a small group of individuals has ever realized that dream."

• "Through hard work and determination, rising above a humble background, she became the first African American woman to travel in space."

Which of the following is a supporting detail in paragraph 2?

• Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space

• Robert Lawrence's death

• the reasons for establishing NASA

• NASA's requirements for entry into space program

What is the implied main idea of paragraph 4?

• Astronauts are required to have medical degrees.

• It is not easy to be accepted into Stanford or Cornell

• Mae C. Jemison was an excellent student

• Mae C. Jemison attended high school

Which supporting detail BEST shows that it is not easy to become an astronaut?

• Jemison's first position was at the Kennedy Space Center

• Science mission specialists conduct experiments aboard space shuttles.

• In 1986, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.

• Only fifteen applicants out of 2,000 were chosen for the astronaut program in 1987.

Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence for paragraph 5?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4