Hidden Figures Quiz

🚀✨ During the epic era of World War II, what was the main area of exploration and innovation at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory?

• Chemical research

• Aeronautical research

• Biological research

• Mechanical engineering

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Guess who the real-life 'computers' at Langley were, as unveiled in a fascinating book?

• Highly advanced machines

• Female mathematicians

• Male engineers

• Mechanical devices

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Guess what! Katherine Johnson started her journey at Langley in an unexpected role. Can you figure out what it was?

• Cleaning staff

• Janitor

• Mathematician

• Secretary

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Who was the star in the realm of analytical geometry, making significant strides and contributions in the book?

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Mary Jackson

• Katherine Johnson

• Christine Darden

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Guess what groundbreaking achievement Mary Jackson accomplished in her incredible journey?

• She shatters barriers by becoming the first black woman engineer at Langley.

• She rises to the challenge and becomes a supervisor in her department.

• She takes a bold step, leaving Langley to dive into the world of politics.

• She earns a prestigious award, celebrating her remarkable contributions.

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Can you guess which high-tech machine Dorothy Vaughan became a master of?

• ENIAC

• IBM 701

• UNIVAC

• IBM 7090

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Guess who was the brilliant mind behind the creation of the "West Computing" concept at Langley? 🌟

• Mary Jackson

• Katherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Christine Darden

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What significant event happens to Katherine Johnson in the story?

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Guess what sparked Christine Darden's dream to soar in the field of aeronautical engineering?

• Was it the magical sight of planes dancing in the sky above her as a child?

• Or perhaps the thrilling adventures found within the pages of science fiction novels?

• Could it have been an inspiring encounter with Katherine Johnson at a science fair?

• Or was it an unforgettable school field trip to the wonders of NASA Langley?

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Who knew math could be so thrilling? Led by the brilliant Al Harrison, what was the main mission of the Space Task Group?

• Whipping up a brand-new, super-secret rocket fuel

• Dreaming up spacecraft designs for moon vacations

• Crunching numbers to chart the course for astronauts

• Scouring the cosmos for alien buddies

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