Basic Facts
Why were women filling jobs previously only done by men?
Many men went to fight in WW2
If Dorothy took the job at NASA, when was the only time would she be able to see her family?
Only on holidays
Which war was going on during the novel?
WW2
What is a mathematician?
An expert in math
What does ration mean?
to allow each person only a specific/limited amount
What happened to the school Dorothy was teaching at when the board ran out of money?
It closed!
How long had Dorothy been a teacher before she applied for other jobs?
12 years
When is the next Presidential election?
2024
What does victory mean?
To win
What does modest mean?
limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and abilities
What is the author's name (of Hidden Figures)
Margot Lee Shetterly
Which job did many African-Americans have that gave them away on job applications?
Teacher
How long had Dorothy been a teacher before she applied for other jobs?
12 years
Use the word eager in a sentence
I was eager for Winter break!
Describe an example of oppression in the novel
African Americans and women were seen as less valuable than others
What is the name of the aeronautical laboratory?
Langley
What changed in the job application process as a way to stop discrimination?
The Great Depression occurred in the 19.....?
1930's!
What does camouflage mean?
the ability to hide or blend into surroundings
Use the word charismatic in a sentence
His personality was charismatic and people were naturally drawn to him.
Is Hidden Figures "fiction" or "non-fiction"?
Non-Fiction (true story)
How many airplanes did the president expect Americans to make each year at the start of the war?
50,000
In which year did "D-Day" occur?
1944
What does patriotism mean?
a loyalty to one's country
Why is the book called Hidden Figures?
Because the novel is about 4 women whose story hadn't been told, and they didn't get credit in history for all their work at NASA