The Girl Who Changed the Universe

1. Where did Cecilia Payne attend the lecture by Arthur Eddington?

• 1. A) Physics class

• 1. B) Cambridge University

• 1. C) Harvard College Observatory

1. Why did Cecilia Payne fear attending the lecture?

• 1. A) The weather was bad

• 1. B) She didn't want to be late

• 1. C) Boys would mock her

1. What subject did Cecilia Payne decide to pursue after the lecture?

• 1. A) Botany

• 1. B) Astronomy

• 1. C) Mathematics

1. How did Cecilia Payne gain access to astronomy lectures?

• 1. A) She received special permission

• 1. B) She joined the Cambridge Observatory

• 1. C) She attended public viewings

1. What did Cecilia Payne long to get her hands on?

• 1. A) A telescope

• 1. B) A book on stellar movements

• 1. C) Mr. Green's notes

1. Who gave Cecilia Payne the opportunity to pursue astronomy at Harvard?

• 1. A) Arthur Eddington

• 1. B) Mr. Green

• 1. C) Harlow Shapley

1. Where did Cecilia Payne earn her doctorate degree in astronomy?

• 1. A) Cambridge University

• 1. B) Harvard College

• 1. C) Radcliffe College

1. What did Cecilia Payne discover about the composition of stars?

• 1. A) They were primarily made of hydrogen

• 1. B) They were primarily made of helium

• 1. C) They were primarily made of carbon

1. What difficulties did Cecilia Payne face in her career?

• 1. A) Low salary and lack of recognition

• 1. B) Lack of access to telescopes

• 1. C) Discrimination from male colleagues

1. Who did Cecilia Payne help escape from Nazi Germany?

• 1. A) Arthur Eddington

• 1. B) Sergei Gaposchkin

• 1. C) Harlow Shapley