Hidden Figures Chapter 14-15 Vocabulary Test

Which organization is represented by the acronym NASA?

• National Aeronautics and Space Association

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Aerospace and Space Administration

• National Astronautics and Space Agency

Who were the main characters in the book 'Hidden Figures'?

• Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, Barbara McClintock

• Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Margaret Hamilton

• Sally Ride, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin

• Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson

What is the significance of the mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures'?

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were instrumental in performing critical calculations for NASA's space missions.

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were painters for NASA.

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were chefs at NASA.

• The mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures' were actors hired for the movie.

What role did NASA play in the story of 'Hidden Figures'?

• NASA employed African-American women mathematicians as 'human computers' to perform complex calculations for space missions.

• NASA only employed male mathematicians in 'Hidden Figures'

• NASA used advanced computers instead of human mathematicians

• NASA was not involved in the story of 'Hidden Figures'

What challenges did the mathematicians face in 'Hidden Figures'?

• Racial and gender discrimination, lack of recognition, limited career advancement opportunities

• Technological limitations

• Inadequate education

• Lack of resources

What profession did the African American women in 'Hidden Figures' excel in?

• Medicine and Law

• Mathematics and Engineering

• Music and Literature

• Agriculture and Business

What does the term 'segregation' refer to?

• Separation based on certain characteristics

• Random assignment of individuals to groups

• Equal treatment of all individuals

• Combining different groups based on characteristics

Why is the representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' important?

• African American women in 'Hidden Figures' are portrayed negatively, reinforcing stereotypes

• The representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' is irrelevant to the overall plot

• The representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' is important because it sheds light on their significant contributions to science and technology, highlighting their achievements and breaking stereotypes.

• The representation of African American women in 'Hidden Figures' is not important as it does not add value to the movie

How did segregation impact the lives of the characters in 'Hidden Figures'?

• Segregation had no impact on the characters' lives

• Segregation limited opportunities, subjected to discrimination, and required fighting harder for recognition.

• Segregation made the characters' lives easier

• Segregation improved opportunities for the characters

Who were the focus of the book 'Hidden Figures'?

• African-American female mathematicians at NASA

• Asian-American female scientists at NASA

• African-American male astronauts at NASA

• European male engineers at NASA