Hidden Figures Movie Screening Post Assessment

What impact did the Civil Rights Movement have on the events depicted in the movie 'Hidden Figures'?

• The Civil Rights Movement had no impact on the events depicted in the movie 'Hidden Figures'

• The Civil Rights Movement led to increased segregation at NASA

• The Civil Rights Movement resulted in the dismissal of African American women from NASA

• The Civil Rights Movement highlighted racial segregation and discrimination faced by African American women at NASA, leading to greater recognition of their contributions and breaking down of racial barriers.

How did NASA play a role in the space race during the time period of the movie 'Hidden Figures'?

• NASA collaborated with Hollywood to produce space-themed movies

• NASA organized international cooking competitions

• NASA developed and launched spacecraft like Mercury and Apollo missions to compete in the space race.

• NASA focused on developing new technologies for agriculture

What were some of Katherine Johnson's key contributions to the success of NASA's missions?

• Designed spacecrafts for NASA missions

• Calculated trajectories, launch windows, and emergency return paths for NASA missions

• Managed the budget for NASA projects

• Performed experiments on the International Space Station

Discuss Dorothy Vaughan's leadership qualities and how they influenced the team at NASA.

• Dorothy Vaughan's leadership qualities led to a toxic work environment at NASA.

• Dorothy Vaughan's leadership qualities were ineffective and hindered team progress at NASA.

• Dorothy Vaughan's leadership qualities, including adaptability, problem-solving skills, and mentorship, influenced the team at NASA by fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Dorothy Vaughan's leadership qualities were solely focused on personal gain rather than team success at NASA.

What were some of Mary Jackson's notable engineering achievements as portrayed in the movie 'Hidden Figures'?

• Winning a Nobel Prize in Physics

• Inventing the first computer algorithm

• Discovering a new element on the periodic table

• Becoming NASA's first black female engineer and contributing to the Space Task Group

How did the events in 'Hidden Figures' reflect the challenges faced by African American women in STEM fields during that era?

• The events in 'Hidden Figures' downplayed the significance of the contributions made by African American women in STEM fields during that era.

• The events in 'Hidden Figures' emphasized the overwhelming support and encouragement African American women received in STEM fields during that era.

• The events in 'Hidden Figures' showcased the ease of access to educational opportunities for African American women in STEM fields during that era.

• The events in 'Hidden Figures' highlighted the challenges of segregation, discrimination, and lack of recognition faced by African American women in STEM fields during that era.

Explain the significance of the characters in 'Hidden Figures' in breaking barriers for women and minorities in the workplace.

• The characters in 'Hidden Figures' symbolize the capability and potential of women and minorities, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

• The characters in 'Hidden Figures' reinforced stereotypes about women and minorities in the workplace

• The characters in 'Hidden Figures' had no influence on diversity and inclusion efforts in the workforce

• The characters in 'Hidden Figures' were not impactful in breaking barriers for women and minorities

In what ways did the movie 'Hidden Figures' shed light on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field of science and technology?

• By portraying women scientists as incompetent and irrelevant

• By focusing on the role of European male scientists in the development of space technology

• By excluding any mention of diversity and inclusion in the scientific community

• By showcasing the significant contributions of African-American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race.

What lessons can be learned from the experiences of the characters in 'Hidden Figures' in terms of perseverance and determination?

• Perseverance and determination are not important qualities for success

• Perseverance and determination are crucial for overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.

• The characters in 'Hidden Figures' did not face any obstacles

• Giving up easily is a better approach than perseverance

How did the movie 'Hidden Figures' contribute to raising awareness about the often overlooked contributions of African American women in history?

• By highlighting the political activism of African American women in the 1700s.

• By showcasing the achievements and struggles of African American women in STEM fields during the 1960s.

• By exploring the artistic contributions of African American women in the 1900s.

• By focusing on the culinary achievements of African American women in the 1800s.