Katherine Johnson Test

1. Katherine Johnson is best known for her work in which field?

• a) Computer Science
• b) Mathematics and Astronomy
• c) Physics and Engineering
• d) Medicine

2. What major accomplishment is Katherine Johnson most famous for?

• a) Developing the first computer
• b) Calculating the trajectory for John Glenn's orbital flight
• c) Writing the first code for NASA
• d) Inventing the rocket propulsion system

3. In "One Step Further," Katherine Johnson reflects on the importance of:

• a) Scientific discoveries alone
• b) Breaking down barriers in education and work for African American women
• c) Following instructions exactly as given
• d) Staying within your comfort zone at work

4. What was Katherine Johnson's role at NASA?

• a) Astronaut
• b) Software engineer
• c) Mathematician and data analyst
• d) Physicist

5. What significant racial challenge did Katherine Johnson face while working at NASA?

• a) Being denied access to laboratories
• b) Having to work in segregated spaces and fight for equal opportunities
• c) Being forbidden to speak to white colleagues
• d) Being denied the chance to work on spacecraft missions

6. Which of the following is true about Katherine Johnson's education?

• a) She graduated with a Ph.D. in mathematics at a young age
• b) She was a self-taught mathematician with no formal schooling
• c) She attended a segregated high school but went on to excel at college
• d) She never completed her education due to family responsibilities

7. What was a key moment in Katherine Johnson’s career that made her a well-known figure in NASA?

• a) She created a new type of rocket fuel
• b) She developed complex flight trajectory equations for the Apollo missions
• c) She confirmed the calculations for John Glenn’s spaceflight
• d) She led the first manned Mars mission

8. Select the names of Katherine Johnson's daughters. Select 3!!!

• Joylette
• Kathy
• Marget
• Connie
• Bonnie

9. When did Katherine die?

• 1918
• 2015
• 2020

10. In One Step Further, Katherine Johnson emphasizes the importance of:

• a) Following the traditional rules of mathematics
• b) Being persistent and trusting one's abilities despite challenges
• c) Always working independently
• d) Ignoring mistakes to avoid embarrassment