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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 was the occupation of Julian's wife?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Sociologist.

2. What was the nickname given to Percy Julian?
(a) Father of modern agriculture.
(b) Draftsman of the century.
(c) Soybean chemist.
(d) Potato king.

3. How old was Banneker when he was introduced to a new religion?
(a) 14.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

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

5. Latimer gained some fame after _____________.
(a) Writing a poem.
(b) Fighting for civil rights.
(c) Dying.
(d) Inventing the electric pencil sharpener.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?

2. What is the name of the company that hired McCoy?

3. What phrase was often used in regards to electrical engineering at the time?

4. In which state was George Latimer born?

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

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