Celebrating Women's History: Bessie Coleman, Mae Jemison & Gwendolyn Brooks

What was Bessie initially denied entry to due to her gender and race?

• Engineering college

• Flying school

• Medical school

• Law school

Which country did Bessie travel to first to learn flying?

• Netherlands

• France

• Germany

• Italy

What type of maneuvers did Bessie learn in the Netherlands?

• Mountain climbing

• Race car driving

• Underwater diving

• Aerial tricks

What was the crowd's reaction to Bessie's performance in the USA?

• Indifference

• Admiration

• Confusion

• Disappointment

What does the narrative suggest should be celebrated more extensively?

• Sports milestones

• Economic achievements

• American and Black history

• Technology advancements

Who was mentioned as having traveled to space?

• Bessie Coleman

• Mae Jemison

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Neil Armstrong

At what age was Gwendolyn Brooks first published?

• 21

• 18

• 25

• 13

What style is Gwendolyn Brooks known for?

• Free verse

• Haiku

• Epic

• Limerick

What major award did Gwendolyn Brooks win?

• Nobel Prize in Literature

• Pulitzer Prize

• Booker Prize

• National Book Award

What is emphasized about remembering historical figures?

• Their favorite colors

• Their legacies

• Their birthplaces

• Their schools