Hedy Lamarr

Which two characters was Hedy Lamarr said to be the inspiration for?

• Wonder Woman and Lois Lane

• Catwoman and Snow White

• Black Widow and Scarlet Witch

• Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

What was Hedy Lamarr known for besides her acting career?

• She was a renowned singer.

• She was a professional dancer.

• She was a brilliant inventor.

• She was a famous painter.

What was one of Hedy Lamarr's hobbies?

• Collecting art

• Inventing

• Horseback riding

• Gardening

What did Hedy Lamarr invent to help improve the speed of airplanes?

• A more aerodynamic cockpit

• Wings inspired by birds and fish

• A new type of jet engine

• Lightweight materials for construction

What did Hedy Lamarr invent during World War II to help combat the Nazis?

• A new type of radar

• An encrypted communication system

• A faster aircraft

• A more powerful explosive

What technology did Hedy Lamarr's invention of frequency-hopping contribute to?

• GPS technology

• Electric cars

• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

• Solar panels

Why was Hedy Lamarr's patent for her invention confiscated?

• It was lost in bureaucratic paperwork

• Due to a lack of proper documentation

• Because she was considered an enemy alien

• Because it was deemed not useful

What did some scientists initially believe about Hedy Lamarr's invention?

• That she had stolen it from the Nazis

• That it was accidentally discovered

• That it was too advanced to be useful

• That Howard Hughes was the real inventor

How did Hedy Lamarr feel towards the end of her life?

• Indifferent to her past achievements

• Proud and recognized

• Misunderstood and withdrawn

• Excited about future inventions

What message did Hedy Lamarr try to convey through a poem to her son?

• The importance of beauty

• The significance of wealth

• The joy of fame

• The value of perseverance