Segregated from their white counterparts, these ‘colored computers’ used pencil and paper to write the equations that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these were a coterie of bright, talented African-American women. 'Colored.' 'Indian.' 'Girls.' Though some readers might find the language of Hidden Figures discordant to their modern ears, Ive made every attempt to remain true to the time period, and to the voices of the individuals represented in this story. Set amid the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASA’s African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America’s space program.īefore Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of professionals worked as ‘Human Computers’, calculating the flight paths that would enable these historic achievements. Hidden Figures -Individual Chapter Quizzes - Parker Prologue What expertise does the writer, Margot Lee Shetterly, bring to the writing of her book. Please see Disclosures for more information. This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15. That means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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