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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following degrees was earned by Just?
(a) PhD.
(b) Master's.
(c) Associate of Letters.
(d) Bachelor of Science.

2. To which state did Woods move?
(a) Delaware.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Missouri.

3. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?
(a) Milk.
(b) Oil.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Sugar.

4. Which of the following was not invented by Granville Woods?
(a) Tunnel Construction.
(b) Miner's lamp.
(c) Relay Instrument.
(d) Amusement device.

5. What was the name of Latimer's wife?
(a) Mavis.
(b) Mandy.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which company hired Latimer upon his return from war?

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

3. What adjective best suits Banneker when it came to his new passion?

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

5. At what age did Woods get his first job?

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