Mae Among the Stars Quiz

Who is the main character of the book Mae Among the Stars?

• Mae Jemison

• Sally Ride

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

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What was Mae's big dream as a little girl?

• To be a doctor

• To become an astronaut and go to space

• To become a teacher

• To travel the world

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What did Mae’s teacher tell her when she said she wanted to go to space?

• “That’s a great idea!”

• “You should focus on being a nurse instead.”

• “You can do anything you set your mind to.”

• “You are too young to think about that.”

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How did Mae's parents react when she told them her dream?

• They encouraged her to follow her dreams.

• They told her to pick a more realistic goal.

• They laughed at her.

• They were upset.

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What does Mae do when people doubt her dream?

• She gives up on her dream.

• She works even harder to achieve her dream.

• She changes her dream to something else.

• She feels sad and stops trying.

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What is Mae's attitude throughout the book?

• She is discouraged by others.

• She remains determined and confident.

• She doubts her abilities.

• She forgets about her dream.

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Where does Mae’s imagination often take her?

• Underwater

• To the stars and beyond

• To the mountains

• To the North Pole

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Who does Mae Jemison grow up to become in real life?

• The first African American woman to travel to space

• The first woman to walk on the moon

• A famous scientist

• A teacher who inspired children

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What message does the book Mae Among the Stars give to young readers?

• It’s important to always listen to your teachers.

• You should follow your dreams, no matter what anyone says.

• It’s impossible to become an astronaut.

• Dreams are only for special people.

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What does Mae’s story teach us about handling challenges?

• You should change your dream if it seems too hard.

• You should believe in yourself and keep working toward your goal.

• You should wait until you are older to follow your dreams.

• Challenges mean you should give up.

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