Quiz on Hidden Figures

Who were the "Hidden Figures" mentioned in the text?

• A group of astronauts

• A group of African American women mathematicians

• A group of engineers

• A group of scientists from Europe

Which mission did Katherine Johnson help with that landed the first humans on the moon?

• Apollo 11

• Gemini 5

• Mercury 7

• Skylab 2

What was Dorothy Vaughan's significant achievement at NASA?

• Becoming the first female astronaut

• Becoming the first African American woman to become a supervisor

• Designing spacecraft

• Leading the Apollo 11 mission

What expertise did Dorothy Vaughan develop at NASA?

• Rocket science

• Early computer programming

• Spacecraft design

• Astronaut training

What was Mary Jackson's role at NASA?

• She was a pilot

• She was a mathematician and engineer

• She was a mission director

• She was a spacecraft builder

What did Mary Jackson work on to help NASA?

• Spacecraft engines

• Wind tunnels and aircraft designs

• Satellite communications

• Space food technology

What challenges did Katherine Johnson face at NASA?

• Language barriers

• Racial and gender discrimination

• Lack of resources

• Health issues

Who fought for equal opportunities for women and minorities in science and engineering?

• Mary

• Margot Lee Shetterly

• Katherine

• Dorothy

What barriers did the Hidden Figures help to break?

• Language barriers

• Barriers for women and African Americans

• Economic barriers

• Political barriers

What does the story of the Hidden Figures remind us about talent and intelligence?

• It should be hidden

• It should be shared only with friends

• It should never be hidden

• It is not important