Hidden Figures

What is the main focus of the movie 'Hidden Figures'?

• The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.

• The life of three female friends who worked in the female African-American computing section of NASA at Langley.

• The launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and the role of African-American women in making it happen.

• The struggles faced by African-American women in the male-dominated field of mathematics.

What were the contributions of the female African-American mathematicians to the American space program?

• They were responsible for calculating the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.

• They played a vital role in the early years of NASA.

• They crossed gender, race, and professional lines to achieve greatness.

• All of the above.

Who were the main characters in the movie 'Hidden Figures'?

• Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Gobels Johnson

• Katherine Coleman, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson

• Katherine Goble, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson

• Dorothy Johnson, Mary Goble, and Katherine Vaughan

What challenges did Mary Jackson face in pursuing her dream of becoming an engineer?

• She lacked the necessary qualifications for a promotion.

• She faced gender and race issues.

• The extension courses she needed were not accessible to African-Americans in her area.

• All of the above.

What was Dorothy Vaughan's role in the female African-American computing section of NASA?

• She was the acting supervisor.

• She was responsible for assigning new tasks to the group.

• She believed her Caucasian supervisor was hindering her promotion.

• All of the above.

What was Katherine Gobel's expertise in?

• Analytical geometry

• Algebra

• Calculus

• Trigonometry

What did Mary Jackson suggest as an alternative solution for the space capsule's heat shielding panels?

• Using a corrugated heat shield

• Trying different fasteners for the existing panels

• Replacing the panels with a new design

• Adding additional layers of heat shielding

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What was the dress code for women working in the department Katherine joined?

• Skirts below the knee and no jewelry

• Pantsuits and minimal jewelry

• Casual attire with no specific restrictions

• Formal business attire

What did Katherine have to do in order to read the blacked-out information on the documents she was given?

• Hold it up to the light

• Use a magnifying glass

• Ask for permission to access the information

• Guess the missing parts

What was the racial segregation like at NASA during the time period depicted in the movie?

• African-American women were segregated from the rest of the Langley Research Center.

• African-American women worked in a separate computing section.

• African-American women were kept separate from the astronauts.

• All of the above.