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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 1881 Woods moved to which US city?
(a) Boston.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Cincinnati.

2. Hall went to work in which city's Department of Health?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Boston.

3. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Books.
(c) Pocket watch.
(d) Rifle.

4. What was the name of the town where Just spent his summers?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Wilson Pike.
(c) Tyler.
(d) Woods Hole.

5. One of Carver's main concerns at the outset was how to do what?
(a) Hire lab assistants.
(b) Enrich soil.
(c) Obtain grant money.
(d) Combat racism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Julian's grandmother when he left for college?

2. Where did McCoy's parents move from before McCoy was born?

3. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?

4. Julian was sent to which foreign city to study in his chosen field?

5. Which activity began to take up Banneker's free time?

(see the answer key)

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