Book Club\Kits\Kit – Hidden Figures.doc/2-1-2017
Discussion Questions for Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
1. Did the title, subtitle and cover accurately represent the book?
2. Did you know much about the time period and the historical figures in the
book before reading the book? What new information did you learn?
3. Were you surprised by anything that you read in the book?
4. How did you find the pace of the book?
5. Which of the women spotlighted in the book did you find most interesting?
6. Are there circumstances and situations in Hidden Figures that resonate or
are applicable to what’s going on in the US and the world today?
7. Did the author accurately capture the time period?
8. Did you feel that the book was well researched?
9. Who has seen the movie? How do you compare the movie to the book?
10. Has anyone had any experiences that relate to places or experiences in the book?
11. Do you have unanswered questions? If the author were here, what would
you ask her?
12. Are there any additional comments you would like to share?