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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 capacity did Latimer work for Edison?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Consultant.
(c) Expert witness.
(d) Collaborator.

2. Which company hired Latimer upon his return from war?
(a) George and Cutler.
(b) Garrison and Douglass.
(c) Wright and Woods.
(d) Crosby and Gould.

3. Latimer received the patent for creating a manufacturing process for which item?
(a) Carbon filaments.
(b) Neon tubing.
(c) Halogen lights.
(d) Fluorescent lamps.

4. What was McCoy's position within the company?
(a) Gopher.
(b) Draftsman.
(c) Electrician.
(d) Fireman.

5. In which state did Carver attend high school?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Arkansas.

Short Answer Questions

1. The university was located in which state?

2. What was the name of the university attended by Julian?

3. Within the first week of his experiments, Carver learned that there were ______ products that could be made from peanuts.

4. As a child Carver was ransomed in exchange for which of the following?

5. What was the profession shared by Julian's two brothers?

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