Hidden Figures Quiz

What was the primary role of the “computers” at NASA?

• Piloting test flights

• Running simulations

• Performing complex mathematical calculations

• Designing rocket engines

Which of the following women is NOT one of the main figures in the book?

• Mary Jackson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Sally Ride

• Katherine Johnson

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What major challenge did the women face at NASA in addition to technical difficulty?

• Budget cuts

• Segregation and discrimination

• Language barriers

• Foreign espionage

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What did Katherine Johnson calculate for John Glenn's mission?

• The number of fuel tanks needed

• The satellite trajectory

• The re-entry trajectory

• The astronaut’s meal plan

What is the overall theme of Hidden Figures?

• Military strength

• The space race’s failures

• The power of education and perseverance in overcoming inequality

• How machines replaced people

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The women in Hidden Figures were recognized equally at the time for their work.

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Mary Jackson became NASA’s first Black female engineer.

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Dorothy Vaughan learned FORTRAN to help transition her team into the computer age.

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The women featured in Hidden Figures worked at ______ Research Center.

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The story is set during the time of the ______ and the Civil Rights Movement.

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