Hidden Figures Vocabulary

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
On page 87, it says, "Mary Jackson was angered -- no, enraged -- to have been confronted with such blatant prejudice in a workplace dedicated to scientific and rational thought, and she considered it absurd to be singled out for something as common and universal as going to the bathroom." What does prejudice mean?
Kindness
Acceptance
cause harm or injury based on bias (an opinion not based on reason).
Compassion
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
On page 188, it says, "There is no doubt that one of the reasons they do not apply is that they do not believe that the living conditions in the area would be favorable to them because the Langley Research Center, which is completely integrated, is situated in a community where social segregation based on color is still practiced to a certain extent." What is a synonym for integrated?
Combined
Split
unconnected
segregated
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'aeronautics' mean in the context of 'Hidden Figures'?
The study of birds
The science of flight
The art of sailing
The study of stars
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Hidden Figures', what does the term 'computers' refer to?
Electronic devices
Mathematical calculations
Human mathematicians
Astronomical tools
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'trajectory' as used in 'Hidden Figures'?
A type of spacecraft
A path followed by a projectile
A mathematical formula
A scientific theory
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word best describes the tone of 'Hidden Figures'?
Humorous
Inspirational
Tragic
Mysterious
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does 'segregation' mean in the context of 'Hidden Figures'?
Integration
Separation based on race
Unity
Collaboration
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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