Exploring Hidden Figures: Chapters 1-12

What is the primary focus of the book "Hidden Figures"?

• The development of the atomic bomb

• The contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA

• The history of the space shuttle program

• The invention of the internet

Which mathematical concept is frequently used by the characters in "Hidden Figures" to solve problems related to space travel?

• Algebra

• Calculus

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

Explain how the work of the women in "Hidden Figures" contributed to the success of the space missions.

• They designed the spacecraft.

• They calculated flight trajectories and re-entry paths.

• They piloted the spacecraft.

• They built the rockets.

Identify the time period during which the events of "Hidden Figures" primarily take place.

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1980s

Describe the challenges faced by the women in "Hidden Figures" due to the social context of the time.

• They had to work without computers.

• They faced racial and gender discrimination.

• They were not allowed to work in teams.

• They had to work in secret.

Which of the following was a significant achievement of Katherine Johnson, one of the main figures in "Hidden Figures"?

• She was the first woman to walk on the moon.

• She calculated the trajectory for the first American in space.

• She invented the first computer.

• She led the Apollo 11 mission.

How did the work environment at NASA change for the women in "Hidden Figures" over time?

• They were given more complex tasks and responsibilities.

• They were moved to a different building.

• They were replaced by computers.

• They were no longer allowed to work.

What was the role of Dorothy Vaughan in "Hidden Figures"?

• She was a pilot.

• She was a mathematician and supervisor.

• She was an astronaut.

• She was a computer engineer.

Analyze the impact of the women's contributions in "Hidden Figures" on future generations of women in STEM fields.

• Their contributions were largely forgotten.

• They paved the way for more women to enter STEM fields.

• They had no impact on future generations.

• They discouraged women from entering STEM fields.

Which of the following best describes Mary Jackson's achievement in "Hidden Figures"?

• She became the first female engineer at NASA.

• She was the first woman to fly a spacecraft.

• She invented a new type of rocket fuel.

• She led the first manned mission to Mars.