Overview
During what major period does this chapter take place?
WWII
What job does Dorothy have at Langley?
Human computer/mathematician.
What makes Dorothy’s workdays at Langley difficult?
Long hours
What kind of community is Newsome Park?
A segregated Black wartime housing community.
Which theme is shown through Dorothy’s long workdays?
Perseverance
What two parts of her life does Dorothy try to balance?
Work at Langley and raising her children
What was her job before joining Langley?
She was a teacher.
What problem does her commute cause?
It is long and tiring.
Why does Dorothy prefer living there
It’s much closer to Langley.
Which theme appears through segregated housing?
Racism/Inequality.
What major choice does Dorothy make for more stability?
She moves permanently to Newport News.
What type of employee is she classified as?
A temporary war-service employee.
What major step does Dorothy take to fix her long commute?
Signs a lease in Newsome Park.
Name one type of service or business found in Newsome Park.
Grocery store, nursery school, barber shop, etc.
Which theme can be seen in Dorothy’s decision to move her family?
Responsibility and stability.
What major event happens at the end of the chapter?
V-J Day celebrations.
What personal challenge makes her work life harder?
She must take care of her children.
What big community event happens near the end of the chapter?
V-J Day celebrations marking victory.
What does Newsome Park provide that Dorothy needs most?
Stability for her family
Which theme is reflected in workers’ worries after V-J Day?
Uncertainty about the future.
What uncertainty do workers feel after the war’s end?
They are unsure about what will happen to their jobs.
Which personal qualities help Dorothy succeed under pressure?
Discipline and determination
How does Dorothy respond to the stress and demands of wartime work?
She stays committed and keeps working hard.
What does Newsome Park show about how Black families supported each other?
They built strong, resilient communities.
Which theme is shown by Newsome Park supporting families?
Community and resilience.