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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?
(a) Copper.
(b) Iron.
(c) Scrap metal.
(d) Wood.

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

3. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Endicott.
(c) Edwards.
(d) Anderson.

4. What status was given to Banneker's mother?
(a) Freewoman.
(b) Slave.
(c) Emancipator.
(d) Traitor.

5. Matzeliger was born in 1852 in which country?
(a) Croatia.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Surinam.
(d) Zimbabwe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?

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

4. What was the grandmother's heritage?

5. What was the woman's prior occupation?

(see the answer key)

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