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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the name of Wright's prestigious stepfather?
2. The university was located in which state?
3. What was the father's occupation?
4. How did Charles Drew die?
5. In which state did Carver attend high school?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the origin, family atmosphere and youth of the Daniel Hale Williams family.
2. How did Carver's methods help the farmer's in a monetary sense?
3. Describe Carver's experiments regarding various products that could be created from legumes and other crops. How many derivatives did Carver discover?
4. What did Carver say in reference to his advice to the farmers regarding peanut crops?
5. What were Hall's findings in regard to the preservation of certain foods? How did chemical compounds and spices affect Hall's work?
6. Discuss Carver's work in the field of plant pathology. Plant pathology can be considered a specialty of what field? What were Carver's biggest discoveries in this area?
7. Charles Richard Drew was a noted physician and scientist. Before Drew entered the world of medicine, he exhibited athletic prowess. Discuss Drew's athletic ability.
8. Discuss Drew's study and experiments in the preservation of blood while he attended the Columbia School of Medicine.
9. What school was attended by Drew? Who collaborated with Drew on the subject of blood transfusions? What caused the concern by the teacher and student?
10. What degree did Drew receive from Columbia? What was the distinction of Drew's accomplishments? Why was the accomplishment unusual?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Charles Richard Drew attended and worked at McGill University Medical School in Canada. After learning about his specialized field, Drew attended Columbia School of Medicine, where he invested himself in hematology. Discuss Drew's educational experience in Canada, the interest in blood and plasma, and the purpose of preserving blood. Examine Drew's work on the battlefield. Also discuss the receipt of a Doctor of Science degree and why it was important to Drew and to the field of medicine.
Essay Topic 2
Norbert Rillieux was deeply influenced by his father's intelligence and creative genius. Explore Rillieux's reason for attending school in Paris. Compare and contrast the education system in France to the system in the United States in the early 1800s and modern times.
Essay Topic 3
One of the most influential people in the field of surgery was Daniel Hale Williams. Examine Williams' professional career, innovations, and advancements in surgery. Also discuss at length Williams' professional associations and efforts to fight racism. Include Williams' relationship with Dr. George Hall.
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