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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What status was given to Banneker's mother?
(a) Traitor.
(b) Emancipator.
(c) Freewoman.
(d) Slave.

3. Who was the operator of a nearby school?
(a) Douglass.
(b) Banneker.
(c) Houser.
(d) Bell.

4. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Delware.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Maine.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the woman's first name?

3. What item came from Morgan's experiments?

4. Garrett Morgan designed his most important invention to serve which profession?

5. Carver was known for his discoveries regarding which item?

(see the answer key)

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