Hidden Figures Young Reader

What role does teamwork play in the success of the characters in Chapter 3?

• It is crucial, as collaborative efforts lead to breakthroughs.

• It is minimal, as most characters prefer to work alone.

• It is discouraged by the management at NASA.

• It leads to conflicts and inefficiency.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role does collaboration play in the achievements of the main characters in these chapters?

• Collaboration is shown to hinder their progress and success.

• Collaboration is critical, as it allows them to combine their skills to overcome challenges.

• Collaboration is mentioned but not shown to have any real impact on outcomes.

• The characters achieve success without any collaboration.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

On page 42, it says, "For Dorothy and the West Computers, segregated seating was required. The women...were the only black women professionals in the laboratory, not exactly excluded, but not quite included, either." What does segregated mean?

• Separated

• Fancy

• Combined

How did Mary Jackson positively influence the girls in Girl Scout Troop 11?

• She taught them that their skin color, gender, and economic status should not limit their dreams.

• She taught them life skills like sewing, cooking, and budgeting.

• She tutored them in Mathematics and English after school.

• She helped them volunteer at a soup kitchen in their community.

Read the quote:

"Dorothy and the other West Computers watched as Miriam slipped the sign into her purse. Her small act of defiance made them all feel a bit anxious but empowered."

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word defiance as it is used in the quote?

• An act of stealing.

• An act of resistance or disobedience.

• An act of war.

• An act of obedience.

In Hidden Figures, what were Katherine, Christine, and Dorothy really good at?

• Reading

• Computers

• Mathematics

• Storytelling

What is the main theme of 'Hidden Figures Young Reader'?

• A) The importance of space exploration

• B) The struggle for racial and gender equality

• C) The development of computer technology

• D) The history of NASA

Which character in 'Hidden Figures Young Reader' is known for her mathematical skills?

• A) Dorothy Vaughan

• B) Mary Jackson

• C) Katherine Johnson

• D) Christine Darden

In 'Hidden Figures Young Reader', what does the term 'West Computers' refer to?

• A) A type of computer used at NASA

• B) A group of female mathematicians

• C) A department in the West Wing of NASA

• D) A coding language

What literary device is used in the phrase 'not exactly excluded, but not quite included, either' from 'Hidden Figures Young Reader'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Paradox

• D) Simile