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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Norbert Rillieux born?
(a) 1822.
(b) 1798.
(c) 1812.
(d) 1806.

2. What was the surname name of Banneker's grandmother?
(a) Wendell.
(b) Walsh.
(c) Wilkey.
(d) Washington.

3. In what year was Hall born?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1894.
(d) 1896.

4. What product is most commonly linked to Carver?
(a) Soybeans.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Electricity.
(d) Plastics.

5. Julian was amazed to learn that his grandmother had picked _____ pounds of cotton in a single day.
(a) 250.
(b) 324.
(c) 406.
(d) 350.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used in reference to McCoy's fascination with mechanical objects?

2. What was the title of the book?

3. Which company hired Julian to work as the company's head chemist?

4. Who contacted Carver to ask for help at a southern school?

5. In what year was the product invented?

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