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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The text claims that the charges were:
(a) Deliberate.
(b) Excessive.
(c) True.
(d) False.

2. Which of the following was not invented by Granville Woods?
(a) Relay Instrument.
(b) Tunnel Construction.
(c) Amusement device.
(d) Miner's lamp.

3. What was the name of Latimer's wife?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mandy.
(d) Mavis.

4. What nationality was Rillieux's father?
(a) Portuguese.
(b) French.
(c) Belgian.
(d) Spanish.

5. Latimer gained some fame after _____________.
(a) Dying.
(b) Writing a poem.
(c) Inventing the electric pencil sharpener.
(d) Fighting for civil rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which company hired Latimer upon his return from war?

2. What was the woman's prior occupation?

3. What was the name of the law passed due to Latimer's case?

4. Which activity began to take up Banneker's free time?

5. Banneker's grandfather was born of royal blood from which country?

(see the answer key)

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