Question 1

What was a significant challenge faced by women working in the laboratory, according to the excerpt?

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They often worked anonymously and lacked visibility.

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They were all promoted quickly.

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They received equal recognition as men.

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They did not have to participate in complex projects.

Question 2

Which term describes the speed of sound mentioned in the text?

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Mach 1

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Supersonic

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Sonic Boom

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Aerodynamics

Question 3

How did Dorothy Hoover’s education contribute to her role in the laboratory?

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She earned degrees in mathematics, allowing her to solve complex problems.

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She focused on teaching rather than research.

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She had no formal education.

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She studied engineering and became a lead engineer.

Question 4

What was the outcome of the female computers' work on the Bell X-1 flight?

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They became junior engineers and were named as authors of research reports.

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They received negative feedback from engineers.

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They were reassigned to different departments.

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They were not acknowledged for their contributions.

Question 5

How did the engineers at the laboratory initially perceive women’s ambitions?

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They were indifferent, assuming women had lower ambitions.

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They encouraged women to lead research projects.

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They believed women should only work in secretarial roles.

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They were fully supportive of women’s goals.

Question 6

What does the term 'sonic boom' refer to in the context of the excerpt?

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The sound produced by a plane breaking the sound barrier.

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The sound of a computer processing data.

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The noise made by engineers when excited.

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A type of aircraft.

Question 7

What significant role did Dorothy Vaughan achieve in 1949?

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She was appointed as the temporary head of the West Area computing pool.

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She left the laboratory to pursue teaching.

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She was promoted to an engineering position.

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She became the first female pilot at Langley.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the author’s portrayal of women in the excerpt?

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Women are shown as having significant hidden talents and ambitions.

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Women are primarily responsible for failures in the laboratory.

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Women are only mentioned in passing.

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Women are depicted as less capable than men.

Question 9

What was the engineers' initial belief about flying faster than the speed of sound?

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It was considered impossible.

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It was a common practice.

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It was a priority for all engineers.

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It was possible with existing technology.

Question 10

Which quality made Dorothy Vaughan a suitable candidate for a management role?

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Her independence and expertise in mathematics.

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Her ability to follow orders without question.

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Her experience in secretarial work.

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Her connections with male engineers.

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