Question

which quotation best supports the idea that people trusted johnson?
a. \she graduated with highest honors in 1937 and took a job teaching at a black public school in virginia.\ (paragraph 1)
b. \johnson, who had worked with many of them since coming to langley, joined naca, which later became nasa (national aeronautics and space administration).\ (paragraph 3)
c. \if she says theyre good, johnson remembers the astronaut saying, then im ready to go.\ (paragraph 4)
d. \president barack obama awarded her the presidential medal of freedom, americas highest civilian honor.\ (paragraph 5)

Explanation:

The astronaut's statement in option C shows trust in Johnson's judgment, as they are willing to proceed based on her assessment. Options A, B, and D are about her education, work - history, and an award respectively, and do not directly show trust.

Answer:

C. "If she says they're good,' Johnson remembers the astronaut saying, 'then I'm ready to go.'" (Paragraph 4)