The Women of Hidden Figures

What was the title of the book on which the film "Hidden Figures" is based?

• Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race

• The Women of NASA: A Hidden History

• Space Race: The Untold Story

• African American Pioneers in Science

What significant event did African American women contribute to, as mentioned in the text?

• John Glenn's first orbit of the Earth

• The first moon landing

• The launch of the first satellite

• The creation of the first space station

What did Katherine Johnson say she "counted"?

• Everything

• Stars

• Books

• Steps

What was a key factor in Katherine Johnson's ability to continue her education?

• Moving to a different city

• Receiving a scholarship

• Attending a private school

• Online learning

What year was Katherine Johnson born?

• 1918

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940

What did the film and book "Hidden Figures" highlight about the women featured?

• Their contributions to science and mathematics

• Their artistic achievements

• Their political careers

• Their athletic accomplishments

What did Katherine Johnson achieve by age 18?

• Graduated from college

• Started her own business

• Published a book

• Traveled to space

Who specifically requested Johnson to do all the calculations for his orbital mission?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

What prestigious award did Johnson receive in 2015?

• Nobel Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Congressional Gold Medal

• National Medal of Science

In what year did Dorothy Vaughan become NACA's first black supervisor?

• 1943

• 1949

• 1951

• 1962