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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the company that hired McCoy?
(a) Michigan Central Railroad.
(b) General Electric.
(c) US Electrical
(d) New York Municipal Transportation Authority.

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

4. At what age did Woods get his first job?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

5. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?
(a) Banneker.
(b) Ellicot.
(c) Revere.
(d) Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?

2. For which newspaper did Latimer work as a child?

3. What word best describes Banneker's family?

4. Banneker's grandfather was born of royal blood from which country?

5. Which famous person stepped forward to help Latimer with his legal troubles?

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