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Refer to You Should Meet Katherine Johnson for a complete version of this text.

Part A

Which statement is a main idea of Chapter 3?


NACA engineers develop the first aircraft that could fly faster than the speed of sound.

When Katherine joins NACA, there are twelve other African American research mathematicians working there.

Because of her ability with numbers and desire to learn, Katherine is chosen to work on engineering tasks at NACA.

NACA changes its name to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA.


Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


“The engineers were quickly impressed by Katherine’s math skills, as well as her interest in learning as much about the project as she could.”

“The only good jobs for college-educated African American women at the time were teaching or nursing jobs.”

“It’s efforts became devoted to what was called the ‘Space Race.’”

“At NACA, Katherine was finally able to see firsthand what a research mathematician did—and she loved it!”