Hidden Figures Chapter 14

What role did Dorothy Vaughan play in NASA?

• She was an astronaut at NASA

• She was a mathematician and computer programmer who became the first African-American supervisor at NASA.

• She was a chef at NASA

• She was a janitor at NASA

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Who was known as the 'human computer' at NASA?

• Elon Musk

• Neil Armstrong

• Sally Ride

• Katherine Johnson

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What challenges did Mary Jackson face due to segregation?

• Faced no career limitations

• Had access to all facilities

• Received equal treatment

• Denied access to facilities, limited career advancement, unequal treatment

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Which organization did Katherine Johnson work for?

• SpaceX

• NASA

• Boeing

• ESA

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How did segregation impact the workplace at NASA?

• Segregation had no impact on the workplace

• Segregation improved workplace diversity

• Segregation limited opportunities, segregated facilities, and created a hostile work environment.

• Segregation increased collaboration among employees

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What contributions did Dorothy Vaughan make to the space program?

• Dorothy Vaughan's contributions were insignificant

• Dorothy Vaughan only worked on administrative tasks

• Dorothy Vaughan was not involved in the space program

• Dorothy Vaughan led the West Area Computers division at NASA and made significant contributions by performing vital calculations for space missions.

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What major project was Katherine Johnson involved in at NASA?

• Creating the International Space Station

• Developing the Mars Rover

• Calculating the trajectories for the Apollo missions

• Designing the Hubble Space Telescope

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How did Mary Jackson overcome obstacles to pursue her career?

• By quitting her job and starting her own business

• By relying solely on luck and chance

• By ignoring the obstacles and pretending they didn't exist

• By pursuing additional education, seeking mentorship, and challenging discriminatory policies within NASA.

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What was the significance of NASA's hiring of African-American women?

• The hiring of African-American women by NASA was met with widespread criticism.

• Breaking racial and gender barriers and providing opportunities for underrepresented groups.

• It was a decision made solely for public relations purposes.

• NASA's hiring of African-American women had no impact on diversity in the workplace.

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How did the experiences of these women at NASA reflect the broader societal issues of the time?

• The experiences of these women at NASA reflected the broader societal issues of the time by highlighting gender and racial discrimination, lack of equal opportunities, and biases in the workplace.

• The experiences of these women at NASA reflected the broader societal issues of the time by promoting educational reforms, healthcare initiatives, and social welfare programs.

• The experiences of these women at NASA reflected the broader societal issues of the time by emphasizing environmental concerns, political movements, and economic policies.

• The experiences of these women at NASA reflected the broader societal issues of the time by showcasing technological advancements, global cooperation, and scientific breakthroughs.

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