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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The company specialized in which area?
(a) Small engine parts.
(b) Patents.
(c) Electrical accessories.
(d) Sewing machines.

2. Banneker was determined to create/build which item?
(a) Irrigation hoses.
(b) Cooking pots.
(c) Clock.
(d) New horse shoe.

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

4. Which item was not invented by McCoy?
(a) Lubricating cup.
(b) Lawn sprinkler.
(c) Telegraph.
(d) Ironing board.

5. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?
(a) 1717.
(b) 1742.
(c) 1731.
(d) 1776.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?

2. What word best describes Banneker's family?

3. Banneker spent a great deal of his day performing which activity?

4. How old was Lewis hen his father left?

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

(see the answer key)

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