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1. Cleopatra reigned in Egypt from 51 to 30 BC. How old was she when she ascended the throne?
2. Wu Zeitan was the only female in Chinese History to rule as an empress. How did she describe the ideal ruler? (Look in the 5th paragraph.)
3. Women were not allowed in the military during the Revolutionary War, but Deborah Sampson wanted to join in the fight for independence. What name did she use in order to enlist? (Look in the 3rd paragraph.)
4. Suffragist Susan B. Anthony was charged and found guilty of what crime in 1873?
5. During World War II, Nancy Wake led an army of 7,000 troops in guerrilla warfare to sabotage the Nazis. What code name did the Gestapo give her, because of her ability to elude capture?
6. How did six year-old Ruby Bridges make history on November 14, 1960? (Look in the 2nd paragraph.)
7. Dancer Maria Tallchief is known as the first American trained ballerina of international importance. During which years did she dance with the New York City Ballet?
8. Artist Maya Lin created the most visited piece of contemporary public art in the United States. What is it?
9. Olympian Marion Jones became the first track and field athlete to win how many medals at a single Olympics?
10. Where was author JK Rowling when she got the idea for the Harry Potter books? (Look at the answer to the first interview question)