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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase was often used in regards to electrical engineering at the time?
(a) The ohm factor.
(b) Science of lightning.
(c) Study of arcs.
(d) Mystery of electricity.

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

3. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1717.
(c) 1742.
(d) 1731.

4. What was the name of Latimer's wife?
(a) Mavis.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Mandy.
(d) Mary.

5. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?
(a) Wood.
(b) Copper.
(c) Scrap metal.
(d) Iron.

Short Answer Questions

1. The text claims that the charges were:

2. Matzeliger was born in 1852 in which country?

3. In what year did McCoy obtain his first patent?

4. In what year was the product invented?

5. What was the surname of the company's owner?

(see the answer key)

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