Semester 2 Final Exam

Analyze the impact of the speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. How did the I Have a Dream speech influence the Civil Rights Movement and American society?

• It reinforced the idea of a moon landing.

• It spoke about the need for increased aircraft during WWII.

• It created support for segregation.

• It inspired widespread support for racial equality.

Explain how the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA, as depicted in the movie "Hidden Figures," influenced the success of space missions.

• They invented the telephone and two-way communication.

• They provided critical calculations and problem-solving that enabled NASA's space missions to succeed

• They passed the Civil Rights Act

• They were the first Black women astronauts to land on the moon

Explain how segregation impacted communities in the 1950s.

• It promoted equal opportunities for all racial groups.

• It created barriers and limited access for certain racial groups.

• It encouraged Black people and White people to work together.

• It led to peace among all communities.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Her smile was bright as the sun.

• The book is on the table.

• He is 16 years old.

What is product branding?

• The process of making a product without technology.

• The process of creating a unique name, logo, slogan and then advertising.

• The process of marking an animal with a specific Rancher's symbol.

• The process of recycling a product

Who was the main speaker of the "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• John F. Kennedy

Which NASA project did the women in "Hidden Figures" contribute to?

• Sending a man into orbit

• Putting a man on the moon

• Putting a satellite into orbit

• Sending a dog into space

Analyze the following sentences and identify which one does NOT use figurative language.

• "He can run like the wind."

• "He is a mountain of strength."

• "I’ve told you a million times."

• "A definition is a statement of the meaning of a word."

What was a common form of segregation in the United States during the 1950s?

• Integrated schools

• Separate public facilities for black and white people

• Universal voting rights

• Equal employment opportunities

Analyze how societal expectations influenced the role of women in the workforce during the 1950s. Which of the following statements best explains this influence?

• Most women were CEOs

• Most women worked in factories

• Most women were homemakers or held traditional jobs

• Most women were politicians