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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The text claims that the charges were:
(a) Excessive.
(b) False.
(c) True.
(d) Deliberate.

2. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?
(a) United Shoe Machinery Corporation.
(b) Boston Breeches.
(c) International Clothing Company.
(d) New England Clockworks.

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

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

5. How old was Banneker in 1772?
(a) 29.
(b) 41.
(c) 37.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which disease did Matzeliger die at age 37?

2. What was the name of the major in charge of the plans for Washington, DC?

3. What adjective best suits Banneker when it came to his new passion?

4. What was so unique about the item?

5. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?

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