Rey Montague's Engineering Journey

Rey Montague, a brilliant and determined woman, overcame racial and gender barriers to become a pioneering engineer. Despite facing segregation and discrimination, she excelled in her studies and career, ultimately revolutionizing ship design with her innovative computer-based system. Her perseverance and achievements earned her recognition and a lasting legacy in engineering.

What inspired Rey Montague to pursue a career in engineering?

• Her mother's advice

• A visit to a submarine

• Her grandfather's encouragement

• A book she read

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What was a major obstacle Rey faced when she wanted to study engineering?

• Segregation in schools

• Lack of interest

• Financial issues

• Family opposition

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How did Rey Montague manage to learn about ship design?

• By reading books

• By working as an engineer

• Through self-study and night classes

• By attending engineering school

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What event led to Rey Montague's promotion at her job?

• Her boss retired

• She completed a project on time

• She received a recommendation

• The staff got sick and she took over

What innovative method did Rey use to design ships?

• Computer-aided design

• Blueprints by hand

• Hiring more engineers

• Manual calculations

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How long did it take Rey to complete the ship design using her new method?

• A month

• A week

• 3 days

• 18 hours

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What was the reaction of Rey's colleagues when she completed the ship design?

• They were indifferent

• They were surprised and impressed

• They were critical

• They ignored her

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Despite her achievements, what challenge did Rey continue to face?

• Lack of resources

• Personal health issues

• Discrimination and bias

• Technical difficulties

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What title did Rey Montague eventually earn?

• Engineer

• Lead Designer

• Project Manager

• Chief Engineer

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What is the key lesson from Rey Montague's story?

• Always follow the rules

• Avoid taking risks

• Never give up on your dreams

• Success comes easily

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