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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the product invented?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1908.

2. Julian's grandfather was punished by his master for learning to write. What was the punishment?
(a) Scarred face.
(b) Near starvation.
(c) Cut off fingers.
(d) Cut out tongue.

3. Where did McCoy's parents move from before McCoy was born?
(a) Virgnia.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Mississippi.

4. At what age did Woods get his first job?
(a) 11.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

5. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?
(a) Manufacture of clothing.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Small engine.
(d) Firearms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rillieux's father do for a living?

2. How did Charles Drew die?

3. What was the name of the first item Carver found in this area?

4. Hall went to work in which city's Department of Health?

5. Wright was required to pass an exam in what subject before he could be admitted to the university?

(see the answer key)

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