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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 was the name of the major in charge of the plans for Washington, DC?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Peters.
(c) L' Enfant,
(d) Wellington.

2. Banneker's grandfather was born of royal blood from which country?
(a) Java.
(b) Africa.
(c) Kenya.
(d) Indonesia.

3. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?
(a) Ellicot.
(b) Adams.
(c) Banneker.
(d) Revere.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes Banneker's family?

2. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?

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

4. To which religion was Banneker introduced?

5. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?

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