Hidden Figures Ch. 12-18

Front

What was the first artificial satellite launched into outer space by the Soviet Union?

Back

Sputnik

Front

What was the charm offensive of Katherine and the other black mathematicians?

Back

They made a special effort to always be well-dressed, well-spoken, patriotic, and upright.

Front

Who informed Katherine about the job openings at Langley?

Back

Her husband's brother-in-law.

Front

True or False: The editorial meetings were unimportant and boring for Katherine.

Back

False.

Front

What term describes the period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Back

Missile gap.

Front

What was the significance of the 'Missile Gap' during the Cold War?

Back

It referred to the perceived disparity in missile capabilities between the US and the Soviet Union.

Front

What role did Katherine Johnson play in NASA's space missions?

Back

She was a mathematician who calculated trajectories for space missions.

Front

What does the term 'charm offensive' imply in a professional context?

Back

It refers to efforts made to create a positive impression through behavior and appearance.

Front

What was the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on Katherine's career?

Back

It opened up more opportunities for African Americans in fields like mathematics and engineering.

Front

What was the primary focus of the editorial meetings at NASA?

Back

To discuss and plan the progress of space missions.