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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?
(a) Oil.
(b) Milk.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Wheat.

2. To which state did Latimer flee to gain freedom?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New York.
(d) Michigan.

3. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?
(a) Maine.
(b) Vermont.
(c) Delware.
(d) Massachusetts.

4. Wright's father went to which university?
(a) New York University.
(b) University of Chicago.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Harry Medical College.

5. What was the woman's first name?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Molly.
(c) Martha.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event was attended by Banneker?

2. The husband and wife learned to grow which crop?

3. The university was located in which state?

4. What word is most commonly used when discussing Just's writings?

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

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