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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 item was not invented by McCoy?
(a) Lawn sprinkler.
(b) Lubricating cup.
(c) Telegraph.
(d) Ironing board.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the school?

2. What was the profession shared by Julian's two brothers?

3. Julian's grandfather was punished by his master for learning to write. What was the punishment?

4. Which inventor was most often compared to Thomas Edison?

5. What was the name of the university attended by Carver?

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