The Women of Hidden Figures
Authored by Tamara Manley
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The phrase behind the scenes in paragraph 1 means _________________________.
in secret or without public knowledge
in front of an audience
during a performance
in a visible manner
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on paragraphs 1-2, what can be inferred about the contributions of African American women to the Space Race?
They played a minor role in the Space Race.
Their contributions were crucial to the success of the Space Race.
They were not involved in the Space Race.
Their contributions were recognized and celebrated at the time.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be suggested about Dorothy Vaughan’s leadership abilities based on paragraphs 5 and 6?
She was a strict and authoritarian leader.
She was a supportive and empowering leader.
She was an indecisive and passive leader.
She was a visionary and innovative leader.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inference can be made about the opportunities for African American women in the 1950s at NACA?
They had equal opportunities as their white counterparts.
They faced significant barriers and limited opportunities.
They were not allowed to work at NACA.
They were only given administrative roles.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read this sentence: “Female engineers were almost unheard of at the time — not to mention black female engineers!” from paragraph 9. What does this sentence help the reader understand?
Mary Jackson’s achievement was unusual and significant.
Black female engineers were common in NACA.
Many female engineers were working at NACA.
Women had more chances in math than in engineering.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'trailblazer' imply about Katherine Johnson's role in the Space Race?
She followed the path set by others.
She was a pioneer and innovator in her field.
She worked in a supporting role.
She was not involved in significant projects.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on paragraph 4, how did the societal norms of the 1950s impact the careers of African American women in STEM fields?
They were encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
They faced societal and institutional barriers.
They had equal opportunities as men.
They were predominantly in leadership roles.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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