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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 event was attended by Banneker?
(a) Boston Tea Party.
(b) Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
(c) Third Continental Congress.
(d) First Battle at Lexington.

2. What was the woman's prior occupation?
(a) Housekeeper.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Dairy maid.

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

4. How old was Banneker when he was introduced to a new religion?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the books was written by which famous author?

2. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?

3. To which important founding father did Banneker write?

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

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

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