#1
What was the primary role of the characters portrayed in 'Hidden Figures' at NASA?
Mathematical calculations
ExplanationThe characters in 'Hidden Figures' were primarily involved in mathematical calculations at NASA.
#2
What is the main focus of the film 'Hidden Figures'?
The challenges faced by African-American women at NASA
ExplanationThe film 'Hidden Figures' focuses on the challenges faced by African-American women working at NASA.
#3
What was the profession of the characters portrayed in 'Hidden Figures'?
Mathematicians
ExplanationThe characters in 'Hidden Figures' were mathematicians at NASA.
#4
What was the name of the group of African-American women mathematicians at NASA depicted in 'Hidden Figures'?
The West Computers
ExplanationThe group of African-American women mathematicians at NASA depicted in 'Hidden Figures' was known as The West Computers.
#5
What was the name of the space capsule in which John Glenn orbited the Earth in 'Hidden Figures'?
Friendship 7
ExplanationThe space capsule in which John Glenn orbited the Earth in 'Hidden Figures' was named Friendship 7.
#6
Who was the first African-American woman to work as a mathematician at NASA?
Dorothy Vaughan
ExplanationDorothy Vaughan was the first African-American woman mathematician at NASA.
#7
Which character in 'Hidden Figures' faced discrimination due to segregated facilities?
Mary Jackson
ExplanationMary Jackson faced discrimination due to segregated facilities.
#8
Which of the following statements accurately describes the historical context of 'Hidden Figures'?
It takes place during the Cold War.
ExplanationHidden Figures takes place during the Cold War.
#9
Who directed the film 'Hidden Figures'?
Theodore Melfi
ExplanationTheodore Melfi directed the film 'Hidden Figures.'
#10
Which actress portrayed the character of Katherine Johnson in the film?
Taraji P. Henson
ExplanationTaraji P. Henson portrayed the character of Katherine Johnson in the film.
#11
Which character in 'Hidden Figures' had a background in engineering?
Mary Jackson
ExplanationMary Jackson, in 'Hidden Figures,' had a background in engineering.
#12
What is the name of the book on which the film 'Hidden Figures' is based?
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
ExplanationThe film 'Hidden Figures' is based on the book 'Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race.'
#13
In 'Hidden Figures,' which astronaut's flight was the focus of the film's climax?
John Glenn
ExplanationThe film's climax focused on the flight of astronaut John Glenn.
#14
What was the significance of the calculations done by the characters in 'Hidden Figures'?
They were used to launch the first American satellite into orbit.
ExplanationThe calculations in 'Hidden Figures' were crucial for launching the first American satellite into orbit.
#15
How did the work of the characters in 'Hidden Figures' contribute to the field of aerospace engineering?
By calculating trajectories for space missions
ExplanationThe characters in 'Hidden Figures' contributed to aerospace engineering by calculating trajectories for space missions.
#16
In 'Hidden Figures,' what event was a turning point in the integration of NASA's facilities?
John Glenn's Friendship 7 mission
ExplanationJohn Glenn's Friendship 7 mission was a turning point in the integration of NASA's facilities in 'Hidden Figures.'
#17
What was the main reason behind the need for complex mathematical calculations in the early days of the space program?
To calculate the trajectories of spacecraft
ExplanationThe need for complex mathematical calculations in the early days of the space program was to calculate the trajectories of spacecraft.