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Hedy Lamarr. the InventorHedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.During World War II. Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped." frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy shipsThe work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just mink we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles! Stimulus: 5 of 5Which of the following contains a stereotype about Hedy Lamarr?
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Correct Answer:
Hedy Lamarr was a great actress, but she should have stayed in a field where women excel and out of science.
Rationale:
🔹 This statement contains a gender stereotype, implying that women do not belong in science and should limit themselves to traditional female roles like acting.
🔹 It suggests that Lamarr’s involvement in scientific invention was inappropriate simply because of her gender.
🔹 Such a belief reinforces sexist barriers that discourage women from pursuing STEM fields.
🔹 In reality, Lamarr’s invention was groundbreaking and contributed to technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
🔹 Her success demonstrates that intellectual ability is not limited by gender.
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Hedy Lamar. the InventorHedy Lamar was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamar took up inventing.Hedy Lamar did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamar did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.During World War II. Lamar learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped." frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamar's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamar's system began appearing on Navy shipsThe work Lamarand Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just mink we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamar had been given more interesting roles! Stimulus: 1 of 5 Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about Hedy Lamar's acting career?
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A. Hedy Lamarr was the first European actress of the 1930s.
B. Hedy Lamarr worked in America films with MGM Studios
C. Hedy Lamarr was content with her contribution to film
D. Hedy Lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting.
Hedy Lamarr. the InventorHedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.During World War II. Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped." frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy shipsThe work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just mink we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles! Stimulus: 2 of 5Which of the following details supports the main idea that Hedy Lamar was a self-taught inventor who created a frequency hopping system used by many modern Inventions?
Answer Choices:
A. She did not stop coming up with new ideas, and she refused to be bored while acting.
B. Although the U.S. Navy wasn't interested, she went on to star in American films.
C. Despite her failure during the Cuban Missile Crisis, she spent time working with Howard Hughes.
D. She did not have any formal training, yet she designed and patented a new system.
Hedy Lamarr. the InventorHedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.During World War II. Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped." frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy shipsThe work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just mink we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles! Stimulus: 4 of 5Which of the following would provide relevant and accurate information relating to the inventions of Hedy Lamarr?
Answer Choices:
A. A book by Lamarr's daughter about her mother's dedication to Inventing
B. A diagram of a Wi-Fi network created after Lamarr's death
C. A note from Howard Hughes on how well Lamarr fit in with the other inventors
D. The patent application completed by Lamarr and Antheil
In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops' spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first.Stimulus: 1 of 2Which of the following is a reasonable prediction from the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. Eleanor Roosevelt stopped visiting hospitals and attending receptions after her tour.
B. Eleanor Roosevelt listened to the wishes of military command, despite their disapproval.
C. Eleanor Roosevelt began taking down the addresses of everyone she met after the war.
D. Eleanor Roosevelt was tired both physically and emotionally after her tour
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- Subcategory: Comprehensive Teas 7 Exam(s)
- Domain: Comprehensive Teas 7~2025
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