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

2. What word best describes Banneker's family?
(a) Average.
(b) Unusual.
(c) Boring.
(d) Superstitious.

3. In what year did Edison invent the electric light?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1879
(c) 1891.
(d) 1884.

4. How many patents were held by McCoy?
(a) 10.
(b) 25.
(c) 40.
(d) 50.

5. How long did it take for Banneker to create the item?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which important technique was introduced by Carver?

2. What type of mill was built?

3. In what year was Norbert Rillieux born?

4. Where did the majority of Carver's work take place?

5. What was the name of the town where Just spent his summers?

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