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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase was often used in regards to electrical engineering at the time?
(a) Study of arcs.
(b) Mystery of electricity.
(c) Science of lightning.
(d) The ohm factor.

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

3. What word is used in reference to McCoy's fascination with mechanical objects?
(a) Tinkering.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Ineptitude.
(d) Destruction.

4. What was the woman's prior occupation?
(a) Dairy maid.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Nurse.

5. What was the name of the company Latimer worked for next?
(a) US Electrical Lighting Co.
(b) Niagara Light and Power.
(c) General Electric.
(d) Boston Home Goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what state the did McCoy family eventually move?

2. Which item was not invented by McCoy?

3. In what year did Latimer file his most important patent?

4. What status was given to Banneker's mother?

5. Garrett Morgan designed his most important invention to serve which profession?

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