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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mary Jackson attend college?
(a) Virginia State University.
(b) Howard University.
(c) Hampton Institute.
(d) Spelman College.

2. What position was Dorothy Lee subbing in when she impressed the branch chief with her math skills and earned her permanent position in his branch?
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Computer.

3. How did the engineers in Flight Research and PARD learn about space flight?
(a) They brought in lead scientists from around the world.
(b) They attended courses at Hampton Institute.
(c) They used information the CIA had stolen from Russia.
(d) They started a self-education lecture series.

4. How long were schools in Prince Edward closed due to defunding to avoid segregation?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

5. What was Christine Mann Darden's job when she was in high school?
(a) She worked in a library.
(b) She worked as maid in a hotel.
(c) She worked in a laundromat.
(d) She worked in an antiques store at a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Mary Jackson's son who entered into the soap box derby race?

2. What state was Katherine Goble Johnson from?

3. What did Shetterly say was one of Katherine Goble Johnson's "great talents?"

4. Where did Jimmy Goble work when he and Katherine moved to Newsome Park?

5. What was Katherine Goble Johnson's relationship with her white male coworkers like?

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