Exploring Hidden Figures: Chapter 2

What significant role did Katherine Johnson play in NASA's early space missions?

• She managed the entire NASA team during the Apollo missions.

• She designed the spacecraft used in the missions.

• Katherine Johnson was the first woman to walk on the moon.

• Katherine Johnson played a crucial role in calculating trajectories and flight paths for NASA's early space missions.

How did the social and racial dynamics of the time affect the women at NASA?

• Women at NASA faced systemic discrimination and limited opportunities due to social and racial dynamics, but movements for civil rights and feminism began to challenge these barriers.

• The women at NASA were primarily supported by government policies promoting equality.

• Social dynamics had no impact on women's roles at NASA during that time.

• Women at NASA were always given equal opportunities regardless of race.

What challenges did Dorothy Vaughan face in her career as a mathematician?

• Racial discrimination, limited advancement opportunities, and adapting to new technologies.

• Gender bias in hiring practices

• Lack of interest in mathematics

• Overwhelming support from colleagues

Describe the importance of the West Area Computing section at Langley Research Center.

• The section is primarily responsible for managing budgets and finances.

• It serves as a historical archive for past computing technologies.

• It focuses solely on administrative tasks at Langley Research Center.

• The West Area Computing section is important for advancing computational methods and technologies in aeronautics and space research.

What was the impact of World War II on the employment of African American women in technical fields?

• World War II increased employment opportunities for African American women in technical fields.

• African American women were largely excluded from technical fields during World War II.

• World War II led to a decline in technical jobs for African American women.

• World War II had no significant effect on the employment of African American women in technical fields.

How did Mary Jackson contribute to the field of engineering at NASA?

• Mary Jackson was the first woman to fly a spacecraft for NASA.

• Mary Jackson was a mathematician who developed new algorithms for space travel.

• Mary Jackson contributed to NASA as the first black female engineer, focusing on aerodynamics and advocating for diversity in engineering.

• Mary Jackson worked as a nurse at NASA, providing medical support to astronauts.

What educational background did the women in Chapter 2 possess?

• The women only studied mathematics.

• All women were trained in engineering.

• The women possessed diverse educational backgrounds, including degrees in science, literature, and the arts.

• The women had no formal education.

Discuss the significance of the friendships formed among the women in this chapter.

• The friendships lead to competition among the women.

• The friendships signify emotional support and empowerment among the women.

• The friendships are superficial and lack depth.

• The friendships create tension and conflict in the group.

What obstacles did the women face in gaining recognition for their work?

• Societal gender biases, lack of access to education, systemic discrimination, and being relegated to supportive roles.

• Access to international networks

• Increased funding for women's projects

• Support from male colleagues

How did the author illustrate the theme of perseverance in Chapter 2?

• The author illustrated perseverance by focusing on the protagonist's relationships with others.

• The author illustrated perseverance through the protagonist's relentless efforts to overcome obstacles.

• The author depicted perseverance through the protagonist's moments of doubt.

• The author showed perseverance by highlighting the protagonist's failures.