Multiple Choice Review for Info Text

1. Which quotation best supports the idea that Katherine Johnson’s work was crucial to NASA’s success?

• “In 1958, NACA officially became NASA. Shortly thereafter, Johnson became part of the space team.” (Paragraph 10)

• “The math calculations for sending a man to the moon were similar to those for putting a man into orbit. But this time, a lot more calculations were involved.” (Paragraph 11)

• “Johnson worked with the NASA team to figure out where and when the rocket needed to be launched to put it on the right path to land on the moon.” (Paragraph 12)

• “With the information she provided, astronauts walked on the moon for the first time on July 20, 1969. They returned safely to Earth on July 24, 1969 with her support.” (Paragraph 12)

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2. 2. Which detail proves that Johnson's curiosity helped her stand out among her peers at NASA?

• “She took it and worked with a large group of women who were all computers like her.” (Paragraph 8)

• “She didn’t want to just do the work — she wanted to know the ‘hows’ and the ‘whys,’ and then the ‘why nots.’ (Paragraph 9)

• “Eventually, she was recognized as a leader, and the men increasingly relied on her to have the answers they needed.” (Paragraph 9)

• “And in February 1962, her calculations helped put the first American into orbit around Earth. His name was John Glenn.” (Paragraph 10)

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3. What is an accurate summary of the passage?

•  Katherine Johnson was an African-American mathematician who loved teaching and worked with NASA as a teacher. She encouraged students to pursue math after she retired.

•  Katherine Johnson was a talented mathematician who worked for NASA, where her calculations helped send astronauts into space and land on the moon. She overcame challenges and gained success as an African-American woman in her field.

• Katherine Johnson worked for NASA, where she taught astronauts how to calculate flight paths. She later retired and received many awards while spending time with friends and family.

• Katherine Johnson enjoyed counting things as a child and later worked as a teacher. She attended NASA meetings and became famous for playing bridge.

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4. PART A: Which of the following statements best describes the central idea from PART A?

• Katherine Johnson overcame multiple challenges in her career to eventually become one of the leading mathematicians at NASA.

• Katherine Johnson wanted to work for NASA, but her status as an African American woman prevented her from doing so.

• Katherine Johnson was responsible for designing the first space probe sent to the Moon, which earned her great success in her career.

• Katherine Johnson had a difficult childhood, but after beginning work at NASA, she faced less discrimination.

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5. PART B: Which two quotations best develop a central idea from PART A?

• "She was a human computer. In a time when minorities held very few jobs in mathematics and science, Johnson was a trailblazer." (Paragraph 1)

• "Johnson could vividly recall watching her older siblings go to school, wishing so much that she could go with them." (Paragraph 3)

• "Eventually, she was recognized as a leader, and the men increasingly relied on her to have the answers they needed." (Paragraph 9)

• “After her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, playing bridge (a card game), and spending time with her family and friends.” (Paragraph 14)

• "She encouraged students to learn more about mathematics and science — and to never give up on their dreams." (Paragraph 15)

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6. How do the details about Johnson's early life in paragraphs 2-3 help readers understand her later success?

• Her struggles in school show how much she developed during her early life before working for NASA.

• By describing her love of academics, the text shows that Johnson's potential was evident from early on.

• Johnson's enrollment in college at just 15 years old emphasizes how different she was from her peers.

• Johnson's early academic success made her later accomplishments seem less impressive in comparison.

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7. 7.Which statement best describes how Dr. Claytor impacted Katherine Johnson?

• He created a variety of new classes that encouraged her to select a different college major.

• He introduced her to mathematics and helped her recognize her passion for the subject.

• He highlighted her intelligence for the first time and gave her confidence to pursue her dreams.

• He provided encouragement and different course opportunities to grow her as a mathematician.

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8. According to the passage, what role did segregation play in Katherine Johnson's career opportunities after college?

• It encouraged her to pursue a doctorate degree in mathematics.

• It limited her job opportunities to only being able to teach.

• It allowed her to work at NASA immediately after graduation.

• It inspired her to fight for civil rights in her career as an educator.

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