WorksheetsHidden Figures Chapters 1-7
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What does the term 'engineer' mean in the context of the story?
A professional who applies artistic principles to create visual art.
A professional who applies scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.
A person who manages construction projects and oversees workers.
An individual who conducts experiments in a laboratory setting.
How did the work of the West Computers contribute to the success of NASA?
They developed new rocket technologies.
They provided crucial calculations and data analysis that supported space missions.
They designed the spacecraft interiors.
They managed the public relations for NASA.
What was a significant reason the West Computers felt they had to prove themselves better?
Discrimination.
Lack of funding.
Technological advancements.
Market competition.
What educational barriers did women like Mary Jackson face?
Limited access to higher education and professional training in engineering.
Mandatory military service before attending college.
Preference for male students in scholarship programs.
Higher tuition fees for women compared to men.
What was the mission of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)?
To help the United States develop the most powerful and efficient airplanes in the world.
To regulate air traffic in the United States.
To conduct space exploration missions for NASA.
To provide funding for private aviation companies.
Who was Mary Jackson in the context of the Hidden Figures story?
A mathematician who worked with NASA
The first African American woman to move up the ranks and become an engineer
A computer programmer who developed software for space missions
An astronaut who flew in the Apollo program
What was the significance of the term 'West Computers'?
A group of African American women who worked as human computers at NASA.
A term used to describe early computer programming languages.
A nickname for the first computers developed in the West.
A project aimed at improving computer technology in the 1960s.
How did Mary Jackson's achievements influence future generations of women in STEM?
They discouraged women from pursuing STEM careers.
They paved the way for more women, especially women of color, to pursue careers in STEM fields.
They had no significant impact on women in STEM.
They led to the establishment of all-male STEM programs.
What was the role of advertisements in recruiting women for jobs during the era of Hidden Figures?
Advertisements in newspapers encouraged women to apply for jobs that were traditionally held by men.
Advertisements focused solely on promoting household products for women.
Advertisements depicted women as unqualified for technical jobs.
Advertisements discouraged women from pursuing careers in science and engineering.
What does the term 'eager' mean in the context of Dorothy's support for the war efforts?
Wanting to do something very much.
Feeling indifferent about a situation.
Being forced to act against one's will.
Having no interest in the outcome.
What does the term 'discrimination' refer to in the context of the questions?
The fair treatment of individuals regardless of their background.
The unjust treatment of individuals based on their race or gender.
The process of evaluating individuals based on their skills and qualifications.
The legal framework that protects individuals from unfair practices.
What impact did World War II have on women's roles in the workforce?
World War II led to a decrease in women's participation in the workforce.
World War II opened up new job opportunities for women, including in engineering and technical fields.
World War II had no significant impact on women's roles in the workforce.
World War II restricted women to traditional roles in the home.
What challenges did women face in the workforce during the time of Hidden Figures?
Women were given equal pay as men.
Women faced discrimination and had to prove their capabilities in a male-dominated field.
Women were not allowed to work in technical roles.
Women had guaranteed promotions regardless of performance.
What type of advertisement caught the attention of many women during the time period discussed in Hidden Figures?
Television commercials
Billboard ads
Newspaper ads
Radio spots
What role did the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics play in aviation history?
NACA was instrumental in advancing aeronautical research and technology.
NACA primarily focused on commercial airline regulations.
NACA was responsible for the development of military aircraft only.
NACA's main goal was to promote air travel for the general public.
