Hidden Figures Quiz

Who are the four main women featured in "Hidden Figures," and what roles did they play in the Space Race?

• Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Christine Darden

• Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Valentina Tereshkova, Peggy Whitson

• Margaret Hamilton, Nancy Grace Roman, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison

• Valentina Tereshkova, Peggy Whitson, Margaret Hamilton, Nancy Grace Roman

What were the main challenges these women faced while working at NASA?

• Lack of education and training

• Racial and gender discrimination

• Language barriers

• Financial difficulties

How did Katherine Johnson's work contribute to the success of John Glenn's orbit mission?

• She designed the spacecraft

• She performed the critical calculations for the flight

• She piloted the spacecraft

• She managed the mission control

Who was the first African American woman to supervise a staff at NASA?

• Katherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Mary Jackson

• Christine Darden

How did Mary Jackson break through the barriers to become an engineer, and what impact did her work have?

• She attended a prestigious university and worked on space missions.

• She petitioned the court to attend night classes at an all-white school and worked on aerodynamics and aircraft design.

• She was hired directly by NASA and focused on rocket science.

• She moved to another country to study engineering and worked on satellite technology.

What role did Christine Darden play in NASA's research, and how did her work contribute to aerospace technology?

• She worked on the development of space suits.

• She focused on the study of supersonic flight and sonic booms, leading to advancements in high-speed flight.

• She was involved in the design of space shuttles.

• She researched the effects of zero gravity on human health.

What impact has "Hidden Figures" had on the public’s understanding of the history of space exploration?

• It highlighted the contributions of European scientists.

• It brought to light the crucial contributions of African American women to the Space Race.

• It focused on the technological advancements made by NASA.

• It emphasized the role of astronauts in space missions.

What specific area of research did Christine Darden focus on at NASA?

• Space medicine

• Supersonic flight and sonic booms

• Satellite communications

• Space shuttle design

What was one of the outcomes of the increased awareness brought by "Hidden Figures"?

• Decreased interest in space exploration

• Highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields

• Reduction in funding for NASA

• Increased focus on European scientists' contributions

What was one of the key contributions of Christine Darden's research?

• Development of space suits

• Insights into the design of high-speed aircraft

• Advancements in satellite technology

• Improvements in space shuttle safety