Hidden Figures Chapters 1-7

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What was the original name of NASA?

Back

NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics)

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What profession did the three main characters have before becoming mathematicians?

Back

They were teachers.

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What was the mission of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics?

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To help the United States develop the most powerful and efficient airplanes in the world.

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What evidence shows that Dorothy knew she was making a difference in the outcome of the war?

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She read news accounts of how the B-29s dropped precision bombs over Japan.

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When did segregation harden and become the 'law of the land'?

Back

Between World War I and World War II.

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What does the term 'computer' refer to in the context of 'Hidden Figures'?

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A person who performs mathematical calculations, often by hand.

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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 that were crucial for aeronautics.

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What was the significance of the B-29 bomber in World War II?

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It was capable of flying farther, faster, and with a heavier bomb load than any plane in history.

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How did the work of the women at Langley contribute to the war effort?

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Their calculations helped improve aircraft performance, which was vital for military success.

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What challenges did the women face while working at Langley?

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They faced racial and gender discrimination in a male-dominated field.