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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a child Carver was ransomed in exchange for which of the following?
(a) Cow.
(b) Horse.
(c) Wagon.
(d) Plow.

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

3. What was the name of the first item Carver found in this area?
(a) Squall.
(b) Arcism.
(c) Insecticide.
(d) Taphrina.

4. Which of the following was not among Julian's fields of study?
(a) Hormones.
(b) Pharmaceuticals.
(c) Soybeans.
(d) Plastics.

5. The text claims that the charges were:
(a) True.
(b) False.
(c) Deliberate.
(d) Excessive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the law passed due to Latimer's case?

2. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?

3. What type of vaccine was developed by Wright?

4. In what US city did Julian attend high school?

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

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