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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?
(a) School teacher.
(b) Parents.
(c) Quakers.
(d) Priest.

2. What was the name of the major in charge of the plans for Washington, DC?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Peters.
(c) Wellington.
(d) L' Enfant,

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

4. To which religion was Banneker introduced?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Quaker.
(d) Catholic.

5. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?
(a) Sheltered.
(b) Tortured.
(c) Impoverished.
(d) Aristocratic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?

3. The husband and wife learned to grow which crop?

4. Banneker was determined to create/build which item?

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

(see the answer key)

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