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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which important founding father did Banneker write?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Washington.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Adams.

2. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?
(a) 1731.
(b) 1717.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1742.

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

4. What nationality was Rillieux's father?
(a) Portuguese.
(b) Belgian.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

5. From which disease did Matzeliger die at age 37?
(a) Rheumatic Fever.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Influenza.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?

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

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

4. How many years did the woman spend in bondage for the crime?

5. To which religion was Banneker introduced?

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