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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose family attended a concert with Dorothy Vaughan's family?
(a) Christine Darden's family.
(b) Mary Jackson's family.
(c) Margery Hannah's family.
(d) Miriam Mann's family.

2. What neighborhood near Langley did Dorothy Vaughan eventually permanently settle in?
(a) Newsome Park.
(b) Stuart Gardens.
(c) Aberdeen Gardens.
(d) Copeland Park.

3. Which of the following planes was used in the bombing of Japan?
(a) Chance Vaught F4U Corsair.
(b) Douglas C-47 Skytrain.
(c) North American P-51 Mustang.
(d) Boeing B-29 Superfortress.

4. How much did Dorothy Vaughan pay for her housing when she first started working at Langley?
(a) $10 per week.
(b) $5 per week.
(c) $50 per month.
(d) Nothing.

5. How old was Katherine Goble Johnson when she entered college?
(a) 22.
(b) 19.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1970, what percentage of engineers in America were black?

2. What was special for the Vaughans and Manns about vacationing at Log Cabin Beach?

3. What Supreme Court announcement did Katherine Goble Johnson discuss with her male coworkers?

4. What instruction did Katherine Goble Johnson give her daughters' principal after her husband died?

5. Why did Dorothy Hoover leave NACA?

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