Science
What is the primary job of the women in "Hidden Figures"?
They are mathematicians and work as "human computers" calculating flight trajectories.
In what decade does Hidden Figures take place?
1960s
What is the value of 2+2?
4
Who is the main character played by Taraji P. Henson?
Katherine Johnson
Which NASA project do the women contribute to in the film?
Project Mercury space program
Which major civil rights event is occurring during the time of the film?
The Civil Rights Movement / desegregation
If a rocket launches at 9:00am and it takes 2 hours to reach space, what time does it arrive?
11:00am
Which character is known for her work in programming computers?
What type of mathematics do they use to help launch rockets?
Analytic geometry and calculus
Who was the first American to orbit the earth?
John Glenn
If a rocket travels 3,000 miles, how many feet is that? (Hint: 1 mile = 5,280ft)
3000x5280
= 15,840,000ft
Who is the character that is responsible for desegregating the bathrooms at NASA?
Al Harrison
What was the significance of the space launch they worked on?
It was the first American manned spaceflight, carrying astronaut John Glenn.
What was the impact of segregation on the women's work environment?
They faced racial and gender discrimination, including separate bathrooms and workspaces.
5x3 = 15 square feet
Which character successfully petitioned the courts to take the necessary classes to become an engineer?
Mary Jackson
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What was the name of the law that aimed to end racial segregation?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
If a rocket needs to reach a speed of 25,000mph, what is that speed in miles per minute?
25,000/60
= 416.67 miles per minute
How does Katherine Johnson prove her worth to the team?
By successfully calculating the launch trajectory for John Glenn's mission.