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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Maine.
(d) Delware.

3. Which item was not invented by McCoy?
(a) Lawn sprinkler.
(b) Lubricating cup.
(c) Telegraph.
(d) Ironing board.

4. Which activity began to take up Banneker's free time?
(a) Learning to speak French.
(b) Tooling leather.
(c) Breaking horses.
(d) Analyzing time pieces.

5. The company specialized in which area?
(a) Electrical accessories.
(b) Patents.
(c) Small engine parts.
(d) Sewing machines.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Banneker in 1772?

2. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?

3. For which newspaper did Latimer work as a child?

4. Latimer received the patent for creating a manufacturing process for which item?

5. What type of mill was built?

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