Hidden Figures Chapter 14-15 Vocabulary Test

What does the term 'segregation' refer to?

• Separation based on certain characteristics

• Random assignment of individuals to groups

• Equal treatment of all individuals

• Combining different groups based on characteristics

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Which organization is represented by the acronym NASA?

• National Aeronautics and Space Association

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Aerospace and Space Administration

• National Astronautics and Space Agency

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Who were the focus of the book 'Hidden Figures'?

• African-American female mathematicians at NASA

• Asian-American female scientists at NASA

• African-American male astronauts at NASA

• European male engineers at NASA

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RI.K.6

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What profession did the African American women in 'Hidden Figures' excel in?

• Medicine and Law

• Mathematics and Engineering

• Music and Literature

• Agriculture and Business

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, Barbara McClintock

• Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Margaret Hamilton

• Sally Ride, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin

• Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the significance of the mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures'?

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were instrumental in performing critical calculations for NASA's space missions.

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were painters for NASA.

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were chefs at NASA.

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were actors hired for the movie.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

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CCSS.RI.7.4

How did segregation impact the lives of the characters in 'Hidden Figures'?

• Segregation had no impact on the characters' lives

• Segregation limited opportunities, subjected to discrimination, and required fighting harder for recognition.

• Segregation made the characters' lives easier

• Segregation improved opportunities for the characters

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What role did NASA play in the story of 'Hidden Figures'?

• NASA employed African-American women mathematicians as 'human computers' to perform complex calculations for space missions.

• NASA only employed male mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures'

• NASA used advanced computers instead of human mathematicians

• NASA was not involved in the story of 'Hidden Figures'

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why is the representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' important?

• African American women in 'Hidden Figures' are portrayed negatively, reinforcing stereotypes

• The representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' is irrelevant to the overall plot

• The representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' is important because it sheds light on their significant contributions to science and technology, highlighting their achievements and breaking stereotypes.

• The representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' is not important as it does not add value to the movie

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What challenges did the mathematicians face in 'Hidden Figures'?

• Racial and gender discrimination, lack of recognition, limited career advancement opportunities

• Technological limitations

• Inadequate education

• Lack of resources

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

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