Hidden Figures Chapter 11-16 Questions 2024-2025

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What does NASA stand for?

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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What was Katherine's job before joining NACA?

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School teacher.

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How did Katherine view her work in the Flight Division?

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Highly important and fascinating.

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What bothered Americans about Russia launching Sputnik?

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Americans were humiliated that Russia had beat them to space.

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What was an important advantage of new electronic computers over female computers?

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They could work all night long.

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What is the significance of the term 'NACA'?

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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the predecessor to NASA.

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What was the main focus of Katherine Johnson's work?

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Calculating flight trajectories for space missions.

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What role did women play in the early days of NASA?

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Women served as 'computers' performing complex calculations.

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What was the impact of the launch of Sputnik on the United States?

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It sparked the Space Race and increased funding for science and technology.

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What challenges did Katherine Johnson face as a woman of color in her field?

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She faced racial and gender discrimination in a male-dominated environment.