Katherine Johnson and Chapter 12 Comprehension Quiz

Who is known for being always in the right place at the right time, according to Chapter 12?

• Katherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Mary Jackson

• Eric Epps

What event does Katherine Johnson attend in 1952, twelve years after leaving graduate school?

• Her own wedding

• Her sister-in-law's wedding

• A graduation ceremony

• A job interview

Who tells Katherine Johnson about the jobs available at Langley Field?

• Her husband, Jimmy

• Her sister-in-law

• Eric Epps

• Dorothy Vaughan

What is one of the main factors, besides luck, that helps Katherine Johnson succeed?

• Her wealth

• The support of her extended circle of family and friends

• Her fame

• Her artistic skills

What job does Jimmy, Katherine’s husband, get in Newport News?

• A teacher

• A shipyard painter

• A mathematician

• A community park director

What ultimately leads Katherine Johnson to Langley?

• Her luck alone

• Her courage, ambition, and desire to support her family

• Her dislike of teaching

• Her friendship with Eric Epps

In what year does Katherine start working at Langley?

• 1945

• 1953

• 1961

• 1970

Who supervises Katherine when she first starts working at the NACA?

• Mary Jackson

• John Glenn

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Christine Darden

What is one of the organizations Katherine is involved with outside of work?

• Girl Scouts

• Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority

• Red Cross

• Rotary Club

What does Katherine learn about her intelligence and skill at Langley?

• They guarantee her promotions

• They protect her from racism

• They do not protect her from racism

• They make her instantly popular