When did Mae's interest in space start?

• When she was young

• In university

• When she was an adult

• She was never really interested in space

Why was Mae surprised when she applied to be an astronaut?

• They didn't have any openings.

• She didn't think they would take her seriously.

• She didn't think she was fit enough to be an astronaut.

• They laughed at her.

How did Mae feel about being the first African-American woman in space?

• It was really important to her.

• She didn't really think much about it.

• It made her nervous.

How did Mae choose the things to take with her?

• She brought things she could use to entertain herself.

• She brought things that she thought were pretty.

• She brought things that were personally important to her.

• She brought things that represented groups of people who are not always included.

What does Mae mean when she says her younger self "would have been tickled"?

• She would be excited.

• She would be sad.

• She would be angry.

• She would think it's funny.