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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 year was Norbert Rillieux born?
(a) 1798.
(b) 1812.
(c) 1822.
(d) 1806.

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

3. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?
(a) Sleeping quarters.
(b) Beverage service.
(c) Independent lighting systems.
(d) Water closets.

4. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?
(a) Manufacture of clothing.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Firearms.
(d) Small engine.

5. What was the former residence of the grandmother?
(a) Britain.
(b) Sweden.
(c) India.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was McCoy's position within the company?

2. What nationality was Rillieux's father?

3. Where was the school located?

4. What event was attended by Banneker?

5. In what year was Hall born?

(see the answer key)

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