Hidden Figures Quiz

Which of the following best describes the contributions of Katherine Johnson to NASA's space missions?

• She was the first woman to walk on the moon.

• She calculated the trajectories for the Apollo missions.

• She designed the space shuttle.

• She was the first African American astronaut.

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In the context of the book "Hidden Figures," what does the term "computer" refer to?

• A machine used for calculations.

• A person who performs mathematical calculations.

• A type of software used by NASA.

• A satellite orbiting the Earth.

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Which of the following best explains the significance of Dorothy Vaughan's role at NASA?

• She was the first female astronaut.

• She led the team of human computers and became an expert in FORTRAN programming.

• She designed the first space suit.

• She was the first woman to fly a space shuttle.

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How did Mary Jackson contribute to the field of engineering at NASA?

• She was the first woman to pilot a spacecraft.

• She became NASA's first black female engineer and worked to influence the hiring and promotion of women in science, engineering, and mathematics.

• She developed the first space telescope.

• She was the first person to walk on Mars.

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What does the phrase "breaking the glass ceiling" mean in the context of the achievements of the women in "Hidden Figures"?

• Literally breaking a glass structure.

• Overcoming barriers to achieve success in a male-dominated field.

• Designing a new type of spacecraft.

• Winning a Nobel Prize.

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