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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of mill was built?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Oat.
(c) Corn.
(d) Millet.

2. What was the surname name of Banneker's grandmother?
(a) Walsh.
(b) Wilkey.
(c) Wendell.
(d) Washington.

3. What status was given to Banneker's mother?
(a) Freewoman.
(b) Slave.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Emancipator.

4. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?
(a) Parents.
(b) Quakers.
(c) Priest.
(d) School teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The text claims that the charges were:

2. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?

3. Matzeliger was born in 1852 in which country?

4. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?

5. What event was attended by Banneker?

(see the answer key)

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