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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous publication eulogized Latimer after his death?
(a) Life.
(b) Boston Globe.
(c) New York Age.
(d) Time.

2. To what state the did McCoy family eventually move?
(a) Iowa.
(b) Illinois.
(c) New York.
(d) Michigan.

3. Garrett Morgan designed his most important invention to serve which profession?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Firefighters.
(c) Professors.
(d) Police.

4. In what capacity did Latimer work for Edison?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Collaborator.
(c) Consultant.
(d) Expert witness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?

2. To which religion was Banneker introduced?

3. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?

4. The school specialized in which area?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Rillieux became interested in what process? What process was in place when Rillieux began? How did Rillieux's invention help the industry?

2. Explain how Woods taught himself to become an engineer.

3. What items did Banneker use to assist in creating the project? How long did it take to build? What was unusual about the piece?

4. Describe George Latimer's contribution to the abolitionist movement, how it came about, and which famous people helped Latimer along the way.

5. Who was Benjamin Banneker? What was Banneker's contribution to the country?

6. When and where was Elijah McCoy born? What actions taken by McCoy's parents may have ensured McCoy's success?

7. What life changing event occurred in Banneker's pre-teen years?

8. What gift was given to Banneker? What about the gift fascinated Banneker to the point of near obsession?

9. What activity did Banneker undertake when he was 41 years old? Why was the project important?

10. The text claims that Banneker was born of unusual stock. What does that mean?

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