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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Endicott.
(c) Edwards.
(d) Anderson.

2. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?
(a) London.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Paris.

3. Banneker chastised the man for which of the following?
(a) Taking too long to declare war.
(b) Ignoring all other correspondence.
(c) Declining the presidency.
(d) Owning slaves.

4. How long did it take for Banneker to create the item?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.

5. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Books.
(c) Rifle.
(d) Pocket watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which activity began to take up Banneker's free time?

2. What was the title of the book?

3. Matzeliger was born in 1852 in which country?

4. In which US city did Rillieux live?

5. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?

(see the answer key)

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