Regardless of November’s election results, Kamala Devi Harris is an inspirational trailblazer in every sense of the word. Racking up a list of “firsts” like no other—from running for president as the first woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket, to leading the Senate as the first female, Black, and South Asian American Vice President–we’re excited to see what she does next. Find hope in history and challenge your knowledge of this feminist icon’s remarkable journey with our latest quiz:
As a kid, what did Kamala say she wanted to be when she grew up?
a. President
b. Astronaut
c. Lawyer
d. Scientist
Kamala Harris attended which historically Black university, where she was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority?
a. Spelman College
b. Morehouse College
c. Howard University
d. Hampton University
Kamala was a prominent advocate for which major criminal justice reform act during her time as California’s Attorney General?
a. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act
b. The Fair Sentencing Act
c. The Second Chance Act
d. The Juvenile Justice Reform Act
Kamala Harris’ Senate grilling of which political appointee went viral, showcasing her no-nonsense approach to questioning?
a. Jeff Sessions
b. Brett Kavanaugh
c. Betsy DeVos
d. William Barr
Kamala’s mom, Shyamala Gopalan, was a leading researcher in which field?
a. Cancer research
b. Climate change
c. Physics
d. Technology innovation
Which phrase has Kamala become known for in her public speeches?
a. “I have a plan for that”
b. “I’m speaking”
c. “Make no mistake”
d. “Count me in”
Answer Key: 1. c, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b, 5. a, 6. b
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