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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For which newspaper did Latimer work as a child?
(a) Daily News.
(b) Abolition News.
(c) Advocate.
(d) Liberator.

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

3. Woods' first patent was for which item?
(a) Air brakes.
(b) Furnace.
(c) Lamp.
(d) Lubrication system.

4. One of the books was written by which famous author?
(a) Newton.
(b) Da Vinci.
(c) Homer.
(d) Galileo.

5. What was the name of Latimer's partner?
(a) Bell.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Maxim.
(d) Nichols.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of the book?

2. To which religion was Banneker introduced?

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

4. Who operated the company?

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

(see the answer key)

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