WHO IS KATHERINE JOHNSON? 1.
PART A: Which of the following statements best describes the central idea of the text?
A
Katherine Johnson overcame racial and gender discrimination and became one of the top mathematicians at NASA.
B
Katherine Johnson wanted to work for NASA, but her status as an African American woman prevented her from doing so.
C
Katherine Johnson was responsible for designing the first space probe sent to the Moon.
D
Katherine Johnson had a difficult childhood, but after beginning work at NASA, she faced less discrimination.