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Hidden Figures Questions

Authored by John Robinson

Social Studies

5th Grade

Hidden Figures Questions
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Hidden Figures were part of which agencies

(Pick multiple!)

NACA

FBI

NASA

CDC

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mary Jackson almost quit because of segregation before she was moved to the hidden figures team

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Why did Dorothy Vaughn believe the West Computers would need to learn to use the electronic computers?

The East computers would take their jobs if they didn't/

Their male coworkers would not learn to use the electronic computers.

Their male coworkers would think they were not capable.

The electronic computers would eventually replace them.

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What was the name of the white woman who went with Mary Jackson to speak to a group of black female students about science and engineering careers?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the primary role of the 'Hidden Figures' in NASA during the Space Race?

A) Astronauts

B) Engineers

C) Mathematicians and Computers

D) Pilots

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following was a significant challenge faced by the 'Hidden Figures' due to segregation laws?

A) Lack of access to education

B) Separate work facilities

C) Lower salaries

D) No job opportunities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who was the first African-American woman to be promoted to a supervisor at NASA?

A) Katherine Johnson

B) Dorothy Vaughan

C) Mary Jackson

D) Christine Darden

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