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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the books was written by which famous author?
(a) Homer.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Newton.
(d) Da Vinci.

2. How long did it take for Banneker to create the item?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

3. What was the grandmother's heritage?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Indian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. To which religion was Banneker introduced?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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