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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?
(a) London.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Paris.

2. Matzeliger was born in 1852 in which country?
(a) Croatia.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Kenya.
(d) Surinam.

3. How many years did the woman spend in bondage for the crime?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 9.

4. How old was Banneker when he was introduced to a new religion?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

5. What was the title of the book?
(a) Sun and Moon.
(b) Problems in Science.
(c) The Discourses.
(d) Principia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which US city did Rillieux live?

2. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?

3. From which disease did Matzeliger die at age 37?

4. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?

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

(see the answer key)

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