Questions 31 - 40

31. Q. Cell phones exist because of what woman’s invention?

32. Q.  A leukemia-fighting drug was developed because of what woman’s research?

33. Q. Who co-founded United Cerebral Palsy, lobbied for the Americns with Disabilities Act, and helped establish reserved parking spaces for the disabled?

34. Q. What Chinese cook popularized Mandarin Chinese food and Chinese cooking in the United States?

35. Q. What woman helped popularize ballet in the United States?

36. Q. Who created Sesame Street, the most successful children’s television show in history?

37. Q. Who was Cesar Chavez's female counterpart in founding the United Farm Workers Union and lobbying for employment rights for migrant farm workers? 

38. Q. Who established the Children’s Defense Fund, the most important organization for millions of poor children?

39. Q. What six female students' bravery helped focus national attention on desegregating public schools so that students of all heritages could attend school together?

40.Q. What physician became the first female Surgeon General, a position that influences health laws in America?

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