Hidden Figures Chapter 18 (Young Reader's Edition)

Who does Katherine meet in Chapter 18?

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Why was the first space mission called Project Mercury?

• It was named after the planet Mercury.

• It was named after the element Mercury also known as quicksilver.

• It was named after the god of travelers in Roman Mythology, Mercury.

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What was Katherine's job at Project Mercury?

• Calculating the flight trajectories for launch and landing.

• Helping to train the astronauts.

• Studying and creating the shape of the aircraft.

• Making sure the aircraft would not overheat in the atmosphere.

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At the end of Chapter 18, Katherine was the first women in the Aerospace Mechanics Division to do what?

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