Hidden Figures Test Review

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What subject did Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden love in school?

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Math

Front

Which Hidden Figure's groundbreaking research, on predicting sonic booms, is still being used today?

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Christine Darden

Front

Which war was occurring in 1943?

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World War II

Front

Even though Dorothy Vaughan loved her job, she still missed_____.

Back

her children

Front

Which Hidden Figure was the first African-American woman to move up the ranks and become an engineer at the NACA?

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Mary Jackson

Front

Who was the first African-American woman to work as a mathematician at NASA?

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Katherine Johnson

Front

What was the primary role of the NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics)?

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To conduct research and development in aeronautics.

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What significant contribution did Mary Jackson make to NASA?

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She became the first African-American female engineer.

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What was the main focus of Christine Darden's research?

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Predicting and analyzing sonic booms.

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What challenges did the women of the Hidden Figures face in their careers?

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Racial and gender discrimination.