What was Dorothy Vaughan uncertain about over the July 4 holiday in 1944?

Whether she would be made a permanent employee at Langley

Whether she would receive a promotion

Whether she would be transferred to another department

Whether she would be sent overseas

What offer did Katherine's husband's school principal make to Katherine?

A. A yearlong teaching contract

B. A scholarship for further studies

C. A position as school principal

Who did Dorothy Vaughan's husband work alongside at the Greenbrier Hotel?

A. Joshua Coleman, Katherine’s father

What is Katherine Johnson known for according to Chapter 12?

Being always in the right place at the right time

Her ability to work independently

What was the primary reason for the rapid expansion of Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in 1938?

To support the war effort by increasing aircraft production

To develop new commercial aircraft

To conduct space exploration research

What motivated Dorothy Vaughan to work at Camp Pickett in 1943?

B. The need to support her family financially

C. An interest in military service

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What motivated Dorothy Vaughan to work at Camp Pickett in 1943?

"By 1940, U.S. aircraft production far exceeds that of Germany or Japan."

"Langley Field in Hampton, Virginia, is home to Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, a NACA facility."

"Melvin Butler, the head of personnel, has to hire more and more staff."

"New physical facilities are constantly being built."

Which statement best supports the idea that Dorothy Vaughan earned more working in the camp laundry than as a high school math teacher during the rest of the year?

However, that wage is more than what Dorothy earns as a high school math teacher during the rest of the year.

Dorothy Vaughan, a Black mother of four, is working in the camp laundry.

The work is hard, and the pay, 40 cents per hour, is low for war workers.

What role did Dorothy Vaughan play in her local community?

She was a founding board member of the NAACP chapter.

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What role did Dorothy Vaughan play in her local community?

She is a founding board member of her town’s chapter of the NAACP.

Dorothy is a member of her local parent-teacher association.

She teaches at Farmville’s Segregated high school.

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What significant activity was taking place in Newport News when Dorothy Vaughan arrived?

"Newport News is a booming hub of military manufacturing activity."

"Dorothy Vaughan disembarks from her bus in Newport News."

"She sees boats on the James River carting raw materials."

"She sees soldiers preparing for deployment."

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What did Dorothy Vaughan receive upon accepting her position at Langley?

She accepts her employee badge, a blue metal circle with an image of her face on it.

Dorothy swears the US Civil Service Oath.

The badge has the winged NACA logo.

She is now officially part of the Langley staff.

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: Which group made headlines for their exploits in the press during this chapter?

A. "Black readers follow the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen in the press."

B. "Colonel Benjamin O. Davis Jr. and the 332nd Fighter Group make headlines."

C. "The Tuskegee Airmen are known for their bravery."

D. "They are celebrated for their contributions to the war effort."

What was Dorothy Vaughan uncertain about over the July 4 holiday in 1944?

Whether she would be made a permanent employee at Langley

Whether she would receive a promotion

Whether she would be transferred to another department

Whether she would be sent overseas

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What was Dorothy Vaughan uncertain about over the July 4 holiday in 1944?

Dorothy still doesn’t know whether she will be made a permanent employee at Langley.

She is anxious about her future.

What offer did Katherine's husband's school principal make to Katherine?

A. A yearlong teaching contract

B. A scholarship for further studies

C. A position as school principal

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What offer did Katherine's husband's school principal make to Katherine?

Because he can’t work, his school principal offers his yearlong teaching contact to Katherine.

Katherine’s husband falls ill with fever.

She begins teaching at the school.

Who did Dorothy Vaughan's husband work alongside at the Greenbrier Hotel?

A. Joshua Coleman, Katherine’s father

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: Who did Dorothy Vaughan's husband work alongside at the Greenbrier Hotel?

Howard works alongside Joshua Coleman, Katherine’s father.

Dorothy’s husband Howard Vaughan continues to work at the Greenbrier Hotel.

Dorothy and Howard have three children.

The Greenbrier Hotel is a significant employer in the area.

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: In what year did Mary Winston Jackson join West Computing?

A. "Mary Jackson joins West Computing in April 1951."

B. "She grew up in downtown Hampton."

C. "She worked on various projects at Langley."

D. "Mary was known for her dedication and hard work."

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: Who did Dorothy Vaughan send to the East Side to staff a project with white computers?

"Two years after Mary Jackson joins West Computing, Dorothy Vaughan sends her to the East Side."

"Mary Jackson works on a project with a group of white computers."

"Dorothy Vaughan is responsible for staffing projects."

"Mary Jackson is known for her technical skills."

What is Katherine Johnson known for according to Chapter 12?

Being always in the right place at the right time

Her ability to work independently

Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to the question: What is Katherine Johnson known for according to Chapter 12?

She is always in the right place at the right time.

Katherine Johnson is known for her mathematical genius.

Her colleagues admire her for her skills.

She often takes on leadership roles.

Chapter 1-12 SAT style Questions Hidden Figures

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did President Roosevelt present to America's aircraft industry in 1938?

To reduce production costs

To increase aircraft output dramatically

To develop new types of aircraft

To desegregate the workforce

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Melvin Butler play at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory?

Head of engineering

Chief pilot

Head of personnel

Lead researcher

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Reading Comprehension: What job did Dorothy Vaughan hold at Camp Pickett in 1943?

High school math teacher

Camp nurse

Laundry worker

Aircraft mechanic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about Dorothy Vaughan's character from her decision to work at Camp Pickett?

She is unwilling to take on challenging work.

She is dedicated to supporting her family.

She prefers working in a military environment.

She is indifferent to her career.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization was Dorothy Vaughan a founding board member of in her town?

The local parent-teacher association

The NAACP chapter

The town council

The local church committee

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant activity was taking place in Newport News when Dorothy Vaughan arrived?

Agricultural development

Military manufacturing

Educational reform

Political campaigning

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dorothy Vaughan receive upon accepting her position at Langley?

A. A blue metal employee badge

B. A certificate of achievement

C. A promotion letter

D. A new uniform

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