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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?
(a) Endicott.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Edwards.

3. What type of company was opened by Woods?
(a) Physics lab.
(b) Electric.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Shoe manufacturer.

4. What was Latimer's position in the company?
(a) Consultant.
(b) Draftsman.
(c) Mechanical engineer.
(d) Surveyor.

5. What was the occupation of Julian's wife?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Sociologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what US city did Julian attend high school?

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

3. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?

4. What did Rillieux's father do for a living?

5. What revolutionary invention was used to make the crops grow?

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