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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which state was George Latimer born?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Kentucky.

2. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?
(a) Sleeping quarters.
(b) Water closets.
(c) Beverage service.
(d) Independent lighting systems.

3. What was the name of the university attended by Carver?
(a) Henderson College.
(b) Howard University.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Iowa State.

4. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?
(a) Ellicot.
(b) Revere.
(c) Adams.
(d) Banneker.

5. What was the woman's first name?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Mary.
(c) Molly.
(d) Martha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?

2. At what age did Woods get his first job?

3. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?

4. What was the surname name of Banneker's grandmother?

5. What adjective best suits Banneker when it came to his new passion?

(see the answer key)

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