Hidden Figures Chapter 16 and 17(Young Reader's Edition)

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Why was Dorothy given a fresh start in Chapter 16?

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The days of the West Area Computing Office came to an end.

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What is Sputnik?

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The name of a Russian satellite.

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What was the significance of the West Area Computing Office?

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It was a crucial part of NACA where many African American women worked as computers.

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Who was Katherine Johnson?

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A mathematician who worked at NACA and made significant contributions to spaceflight.

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What does NACA stand for?

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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

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What major event in space exploration occurred in 1957?

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The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union.

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How did the launch of Sputnik affect the United States?

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It sparked the Space Race and increased funding for science and technology education.

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What role did women play in the early days of NASA?

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Women, especially African American women, were essential as computers and mathematicians.

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What challenges did Dorothy Vaughan face in her career?

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

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What was the primary work of the computers at NACA?

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They performed complex calculations for flight and space missions.