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

2. How many years did the woman spend in bondage for the crime?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 4.

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

4. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?
(a) Helping slaves run away.
(b) Murder.
(c) Burglary.
(d) Theft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?

2. What was the woman's first name?

3. To which important founding father did Banneker write?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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