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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) Wagon.
(b) Cow.
(c) Horse.
(d) Plow.

2. In which US city did Rillieux live?
(a) Birmingham.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) New Orleans.

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

4. 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.

5. What word best describes Banneker's family?
(a) Superstitious.
(b) Unusual.
(c) Boring.
(d) Average.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Latimer file his most important patent?

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

3. Wright developed a vaccine for which contagious disease?

4. How old was Lewis hen his father left?

5. To which religion was Banneker introduced?

(see the answer key)

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