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a group formed for a specific purpose
What is corps
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to imitate; to make something seem like something else.
What is simulates
100
to admit as a member
What is induct
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Why are cooperation and teamwork so important on the space shuttle?
What is because people must work together in a small space and get along for a long period of time.
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Whet is the goal of the company that Dr. Jemison formed?
What is to improve conditions in poor and developing countries.
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a person who tries for a certain job or position
What is applicant
200
to concentrate on one activity or subject
What is specialized
200
feeling sick in the stomach
What is nauseated
200
What was the purpose of the biofeedback experiment that Mae participated in?
What is to see if Mae could avoid space sickness without taking medication.
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Why did Mae's kindergarten teacher say "Don't you mean a nurse?"
What is because very few African Americans or women were scientists at that time.
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to do better than others
What is excel
300
way of handling something
What is technique
300
a person who travels in space
What is astronaut
300
When Dr. Jemison was in the Peace Corps, she had to learn to, "...deal with how people reacted to my age." What did she mean by this?
What is people thought Dr. Jemison was too young to be a doctor.
300
What is something that is very different between life on earth and life in space? How did Mae prepare for this?
What is Earth gravity keeps us from floating, but in space objects float because of the weightless environment. She prepared for this by flying in a jet that simulates zero gravity.
400
to start up again; to continue
What is resume
400
having the skills or education needed for a certain job
What is qualified
400
to say firmly
What is asserted
400
Why does Dr. Jemison point out that she is not, "...the first African-American woman who had the skills, the talent, the desire to be an astronaut"?
What is because she wants people to know that there were other African-American women before her who were worthy of being selected by NASA.
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How were Mae's accomplishments celebrated?
What is 6 days of parades, speeches and celebrations. She received the Trailblazer award and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
500
in the country
What is rural
500
answering a question completely
What is conclusive
500
a place where people who are forced to leave their homes live temporarily
What is refugee camp
500
Mae Jemison provided medical care for people in Africa and Asia. What does this suggest about her character?
What is she was caring and interested in helping people around the world.
500
The author writes, Space shuttle Endeavor perched on the launch pad like a great white bird waiting to take flight. What is the author comparing in this simile? How does this help the reader's understanding of the mood at this moment?
What is the space shuttle perched on the launch pad and the great white bird perched and waiting to take off. The mood is one of anticipation and excitement. The great white bird emphasizes the size and beauty of the Endeavor.