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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 so unique about the item?
(a) It was the first in the U.S.
(b) It supplied new techniques to farmers.
(c) It was lighter than all others.
(d) It was excessively large.

2. In what US city did Julian attend high school?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Tuskegee.

3. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?
(a) Theft.
(b) Burglary.
(c) Helping slaves run away.
(d) Murder.

4. In what year did Latimer's former master try to claim him?
(a) 1842.
(b) 1854.
(c) 1861.
(d) 1873.

5. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?
(a) International Clothing Company.
(b) United Shoe Machinery Corporation.
(c) New England Clockworks.
(d) Boston Breeches.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Latimer file his most important patent?

2. Who contacted Carver to ask for help at a southern school?

3. One of the books was written by which famous author?

4. What status was given to Banneker's mother?

5. Just dreamed of raising enough money to attend which school?

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