Jose Hernandez

Where was Jose Hernandez born?

• New Mexico

• California

• Nevada

• Texas

True or false: Hernandez grew up splitting time between California and Mexico.

• true

• false

Why did Hernandez struggle in school?

• His family moved around a lot.

• He was always getting into trouble.

• His parents didn't care about education.

• He had no way to get to school.

What made Hernandez want to become an astronaut?

• He read a book about space.

• His uncle was an astronaut.

• He saw a movie about the moon.

• He watched a moon landing on TV.

What subjects did Hernandez enjoy studying most?

• history and law

• English and literature

• science and engineering

• art and music

Hernandez's parents were _____ farm workers.

• former

• server

• dairy

• migrant

Hernandez went on a(n) _____ mission to the International Space Station.

• solo

• 3-year

• unplanned

• 14-day

Which organization is known for space travel and exploration?

• NCAA

• NASA

• AFL-CIO

• NAACP

True or false: Hernandez was selected to be an astronaut the first time he applied.

• true

• false

When Hernandez learned Franklin Chang-Diaz would become the first Hispanic American astronaut,

• his dream felt closer than ever before.

• he decided he wanted to be a news reporter.

• he left the field he was working in and never returned.

• his father told him to stop trying to be an astronaut.