Hidden Figures

"Her teachers quickly noticed her talent and encouraged her to keep learning."

What does the word encouraged mean in this sentence?

• forced her to study

• gave her money to go to school

• supported her to keep going

• told her to stop working so hard

Which sentence from the passage best shows the author's perspective about Katherine Johnson?

• "Katherine skipped several grades and started high school at just ten years old"

• "Even at a young age, Katherine's thirst for knowledge was unstoppable."

• "There were separate bathrooms and dining areas."

• "When John Glenn prepared for his historic orbit around Earth, he specifically asked for Katherine..."

What is the theme of the passage?

• Following the rules will lead to success.

• Math is the most important subject to learn.

• Determination and talent can overcome obstacles.

• Space travel is more important than equality.

Which two central ideas are supported by details in the passage?

• Katherine Johnson's early success was helped by her teachers and family.

• Katherine Johnson became a famous astronaut.

• Segregation made it easy for her to do her work.

• Katherine Johnson's skills helped lead to a major space achievement.

Read the sentence from paragraph 4:

"Get the girl to check the numbers,' he said."

What does this sentence show about John Glenn's view of Katherine?

• He didn't want to trust her

• He didn't understand her job

• He trusted her work more than the computers

• He didn't believe she could do math

Paragraph 3 mostly uses which text structure to develop the author's ideas?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Sequence of events

How does the structure in paragraph 3 help the author explain Katherine's experience?

• It shows how her work solved every problem instantly

• It shows how she dealt with challenges and found ways to succeed

• It explains why math is difficult for most people

• It lists all her accomplishments in random order

Which sentence should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Her calculations helped send the first American into orbit and bring him back safely.

• Her parents moved the family closer to school for Black students

• There were separate bathrooms and dining areas.

• She counted everything - dishes, stars, steps.

Read this sentence from paragraph 5:

"Her legacy lives on as a pioneer who helped open doors for women and people of color..."

What does the figurative language "helped open doors" mean?

• She worked as a doorkeeper.

• She invented automatic doors.

• She created new chances for others.

• She knocked on doors until someone answered.

How does the phrase "helped open doors" affect the meaning of the passage?

• It shows she only cared about herself

• It explains her love for achitecture

• It highlights how she created opportunities for future generations

• It shows she liked going through different buildings.