How Hedy Lamarr Invented Early Wireless Technology

Unhappy being pigeonholed due to her looks, the “most beautiful woman in the world" set out to develop a secret communication system that would take down Nazi submarines.

A lonely immigrant from Austria slips out of her stage clothes and kicks off her heels. Carefully removing her movie makeup, she's dissatisfied that she's been overlooked for more significant roles. Instead of throwing a pity party, however, she heads determinedly for her drafting table, a place where she has previously invented an improved traffic stoplight.

This is where she'll prove to the world that she's more than a pretty face.

This is the real-life story of Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood actress turned tech hero. An inventor whose contributions helped develop a system used in Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi.

She had a knack for designing problem-solving technologies. Transforming the drawing room in her house into an innovation studio with a drafting table and the necessary tools Lamarr invented an aid to help people with limited mobility get in and out of the bath. She also invented a fluorescent dog collar and a bouillon cube* that would dissolve to turn water into soda.

Her best-known success was a passion project that still has applications today. The “secret communication system" she developed with composer George Antheil, a neighbor and friend, was the precursor to today's top wireless technologies. Together, they developed a radio communication system based on the 88 piano keys. It was a success, and the duo received a patent for their work in 1942. Unfortunately, the U.S. Navy ignored their technological feat for another 20 years.

Late, the system became the precursor to modern wireless technologies. Their work remained unrecognized until 1997, when the Electronic Frontier Foundation acknowledged Lamarr and Antheil. When Lamarr heard the EFF was giving her an award, her first words were, 'Well, it's about time.'

Glossary: *bouillon cube- A cube of evaporated seasoned meat extract

1-1: Based on the passage, which of these is most likely to be true about Hedy?
(1 Point)

A. Her favourite pastime was to design inventions.

B. She never received recognition for her inventions.

C. She had secretly worked for the American government.

D. Her inventions were made only through her own efforts.
2.The 'secret communication system', developed by Hedy and George was______________.
(1 Point)

A. a project Hedy was paid to do

B. immediately put into use by the military

C. outdated within twenty years of its discovery

D. a forerunner of today's communication systems
3.Which of these is mentioned in the passage?
(1 Point)

A. how the 'secret communication system' works

B. whether the war effort was successful or not

C. which movies Hedy has acted in

D. where Hedy was originally from
4.Well,it's about time. This line means that _________________
(1 Point)

A. it was too soon to receive the award

B. the award should have been given long ago

C. the award had been given for her first invention

D. it was not the most important award in her lifetime
5.One of the reasons why Hedy became an inventor was because ______________.
(1 Point)

A. she was not happy with her looks

B. she wanted to contribute to the war

C. she wanted to show that she had other talents

D. she was not passionate about her acting career
6.Which of these could be a suitable title for the passage?Immersive Reader
(1 Point)

A. The Real War Heroine

B. Hollywood’s ‘Star’ innovator

C. The Prettiest American Actress

D. Scientist From the Music World

Answer::

1. A

2. D

3. D

4.B

5. C

6. A

Question 2 of 10
Which of the following news sources is considered biased?
A. Radio Free Europe
B. ABC's Good Morning America
C. The Washington Post
D. All of the above

Which of these elements are an example of Puritan Plain Style?
A. the rhyming lines
B. the reference to love
C. the reference to God
D. the simple, common words

pWhich of the following is an appropriate paraphrase of this original language from a source? Original Language: "Small dogs make more aggressive companions because they see themselves as personal protectors, while large dogs see the entire property as their domain." From an article titled "Why Your Dog is Yippy" by writer John Brown, published in Dog Magazine, on page 27.

The word "true" in line #5 mostly likely means?​

The rhetorical technique used in this excerpt is

True or false is it important that quarterbacks develop their leadership skills

Select the correct answer.

Which sentence best defines tone in literature?

A. The tone is the overall atmosphere in a literary work.

B. The tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

C The tone is the author's voice while describing events.

D. The tone is the description of c haracters by the author.

Read this statement by C.K. Williams about Walt Whitman. For a young poet, reading Whitman is sheer revelation, sheer wonder, a delight bordering on, then plunging into disbelief. How could all this have come to pass? . . . These countless images of daily life, of common life made uncommon, and the most boldly uncommon made jarringly intimate? This is best reflected in “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer,” when Whitman hears the astronomer’s lecture Whitman looks at charts and diagrams Whitman becomes tired and sick and wanders off Whitman goes out at night and looks at the stars

Which of these are examples of negative tropism? (Select all that apply.)
A. Plant leaves and stems growing away from light due to phototropism.
B. Plant roots growing away from a water source due to hydrotropism.
C. Plant roots growing toward a water source due to hydrotropism.
D. Plant roots growing toward the surface of the soil due to gravitropism.
E. Plant leaves and stems growing toward light due to phototropism.
F. Plant roots growing down into the dirt due to gravitropism.

REMEMBER I HAVE TO CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER.

The proper noun in the following sentence is not capitalized. Identify the proper noun.

In order to go to the party, her cousin made the trip from boston.

What is the point of view of
Simon Dunbar's "The Guard"?
A. Third Person Omniscient
B. Third Person Limited
C. First Person

What part of a conflict is described in the conclusion of a narrative?

Read the chart.

HOMOPHONE MEANING
by beside or near
buy to purchase something
bye expression that is short for goodbye
Choose the correct homophones to complete the sentence.

Jiya went to the shop _____ the dentist’s office to _____ materials for her project.

by, buy
bye, by
by, bye
bye, buy

6) a character that contrasts with the protagonist and is used to
highlight certain qualities of the protagonist.
static character
protagonist
character foil
flat character
antagonist

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
1. Some guests like to listen to live music during their meal.
- Some guests enjoy ………………………………………..to live music during their meal.
2. The flat has two bedrooms.​​​
- There ........................................ in the flat.
3. A stone broke my car windscreen.
- My car windscreen ....................................... by a stone.
4. Amira advised us to submit the assignment on time.
- Amira said, “You ................................. the assignment on time”.
5. I want to work in the government.
- I would ......................... to work in the government.

where can you go to get references on creating an activity or group that bring teenagers togethers

Which of the following phrases best defines the word “assimilation”? a.the relation to or adaptation of cultural diversity b.the absorption of differing ethnic groups into a dominant culture c.the reflection of one culture’s traditions onto another culture d.the mosaic of models that focuses on cultural diversity

Question 9 of 10
What is one reason the colonists had difficulty coming together to revolt
against Britain?
A. Because they realized they could not live without British imports
B. Because many still thought of themselves as British
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C. Because they could not make a decision on who should lead them
D. Because most of them wanted approval from France
SUBMIT

Which of these citations is correct

How does Andy get down the ice slope?

The Next Adventure, what is a theme in this narrative ?

A) Holding in one’s feelings can lead to resistance

B) Planning ahead can often lead to disappointment

C) Traveling to new places is essential for person growth

D) Accepting change can bring about positive experiences

In what ways does our environment place people society culture affect who we are and who we become

a paragraph that uses vivid sensory details to allow the reader to experience what is being described

Underline the ‘where' adverbs in these sentences.
1. Mohan is playing outside.
2. Jyoti is standing there.
3. Vandana is waiting upstairs.
4. The boy looked up.
5. The puppy stays here.
6. The girl is inside.
7. The aeroplane is flying above.
8. I looked for him everywhere.
9. We travelled far to look for him.
0. He went out to play.​

Which of the following sentences contains a visible action verb?


The parents wished only the best for their children.


We have considered each other’s ideas.


The politicians have thought about the country’s problems.


The waiter has already taken our order.

Which is the most reliable source of information?


A website last updated in 2005


An article in the most recent volume of an academic journal


A long and very detailed article on a website with no author


A personal blog article updated yesterday

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Why did Dally tell Pony and Johnny not to go near the
church when they saw it was on fire?

A breakfast cereal contains the vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and niacin in the ratio 2:3725.
2
A bowl of cereal contains 10mg of these vitamins. Calculate the amount of riboflavin in a
bowl of cereal.​

What is one theme of the Wife of Bath's story?

Youth is something to be preserved.

There are roles for men and women in the Church.

Chivalry is unimportant in society.

There are roles of men and women in marriage.

Which sentence about cover letters makes the most sense?
O A. Trey listed previous jobs in his cover letter, which he explained in
his résumé.
B. The executive's cover letter let the employees know about their
bonuses
C. The job application site asked Lupe for a cover letter, so he
attached one.
D. Professor Nguyen searched the cover letters but couldn't find her
research