Question 1

What significant role did Katherine Johnson play at NASA?

Accepted Answer

She calculated the flight paths for space missions.

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She designed spacecraft interiors.

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She operated the launch pads.

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She was the head of NASA's public relations.

Question 2

At what age did Katherine Johnson graduate high school?

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14

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13

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16

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15

Question 3

Which award did Katherine Johnson receive in 2015?

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Presidential Medal of Freedom

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National Medal of Science

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Grammy Award

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Nobel Prize

Question 4

What was the primary focus of Katherine Johnson's work at NACA/NASA?

Accepted Answer

Performing complex mathematical calculations for space missions.

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Designing space suits.

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Developing new rocket fuels.

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Writing NASA's history books.

Question 5

Which historic flight did Katherine Johnson calculate the trajectory for in 1961?

Accepted Answer

Alan Shepard's flight

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The Challenger mission

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The Apollo 11 mission

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John Glenn's flight

Question 6

What does Katherine Johnson's story symbolize in terms of diversity?

Accepted Answer

Breaking barriers in science and technology.

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The importance of science fiction.

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A focus on artificial intelligence.

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Discrimination in education.

Question 7

What was the title of the film based on Katherine Johnson’s life?

Accepted Answer

Hidden Figures

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Space Women

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Trailblazers in Space

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Math Genius

Question 8

When did Katherine Johnson pass away?

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February 24, 2020

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December 31, 2019

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June 15, 2018

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January 1, 2021

Question 9

What degree did Katherine Johnson earn from West Virginia University?

Accepted Answer

Mathematics and French

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Engineering and Physics

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Biology and Chemistry

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Computer Science and Astronomy

Question 10

What legacy did Katherine Johnson leave behind?

Accepted Answer

Inspiration for future generations in STEM fields.

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An engineering competition.

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A series of mathematical textbooks.

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A NASA training program for teachers.

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