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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the "X" in the designation of an airplane signify?
(a) That it was a cargo plane.
(b) That it was a fighter plane.
(c) That it was experimental.
(d) That it was a bomber.

2. How long were schools in Prince Edward closed due to defunding to avoid segregation?
(a) Six months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) One year.

3. What was special for the Vaughans and Manns about vacationing at Log Cabin Beach?
(a) Miriam and Dorothy could talk openly about their work.
(b) It was the only place they were able to socialize with one another.
(c) There were no "colored" signs.
(d) Blacks and whites vacationed together there without segregation laws.

4. What nickname did Hampton, Virginia give itself in 1962?
(a) NASA Town.
(b) Spacetown, USA.
(c) Moon Landing II.
(d) Astronaut Academy, USA.

5. In 1970, what percentage of engineers in America were black?
(a) 10%.
(b) 1%.
(c) 5%.
(d) 25%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was it a challenge for black boys to enter into the All-American Soap Box Derby?

2. What was Shetterly's father's job at Langley?

3. How did Shetterly know the woman that her father told her was a human computer, thus sparking her interest in the topic?

4. Who was the man that was promoted to head the Stability Analysis section despite the fact that he had not finished college?

5. Why did Dorothy Vaughan believe the West Computers would need to learn to use the electronic computers?

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