Hidden Figures Chapters 1-7

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What was the mission of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)?

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To help the United States develop the most powerful and efficient airplanes in the world.

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Who was Mary Jackson in the context of the Hidden Figures story?

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Mary Jackson was the first African American woman to move up the ranks and become an engineer.

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What type of advertisement caught the attention of many women during the time period discussed in Hidden Figures?

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Newspaper ads.

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What was a significant reason the West Computers felt they had to prove themselves better?

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Discrimination.

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What does the term 'eager' mean in the context of Dorothy's support for the war efforts?

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Wanting to do something very much.

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What role did the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics play in aviation history?

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NACA was instrumental in advancing aeronautical research and technology.

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What challenges did women face in the workforce during the time of Hidden Figures?

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Women faced discrimination and had to prove their capabilities in a male-dominated field.

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How did the work of the West Computers contribute to the success of NASA?

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The West Computers provided crucial calculations and data analysis that supported space missions.

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What impact did World War II have on women's roles in the workforce?

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World War II opened up new job opportunities for women, including in engineering and technical fields.

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What was the significance of the term 'West Computers'?

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The West Computers were a group of African American women who worked as human computers at NASA.