Hidden Figures Prologue to Chapter 4

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Where is Langley located?

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Hampton, Virginia

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Why did the United States begin hiring women for jobs that had once belonged only to men?

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The men were serving in the military during World War 2.

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What was Dorothy's response when asked how soon she could start work as a mathematician at Langley?

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48 hours

Front

This book is a collected biography of how many women?

Back

four

Front

What year did the NACA first begin its operations?

Back

1917

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What does NACA stand for?

Back

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

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What major global event influenced the hiring of women in the workforce during the 1940s?

Back

World War 2

Front

Who is one of the main figures highlighted in 'Hidden Figures'?

Back

Katherine Johnson

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What type of work did the women in 'Hidden Figures' primarily do?

Back

Mathematics and engineering for NASA.

Front

What was the significance of Langley in the context of the book?

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It was a key site for aeronautics research and development.