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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis joined which branch of the military during the Civil War?
(a) Army.
(b) Marines.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Navy.

2. At what age did Woods get his first job?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 11.

3. What was the name of Latimer's partner?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Bell.
(c) Nichols.
(d) Maxim.

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

5. What revolutionary invention was used to make the crops grow?
(a) Mechanical hoe.
(b) Rototiller.
(c) Pesticides.
(d) Irrigation canals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which inventor was most often compared to Thomas Edison?

2. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?

3. Which activity began to take up Banneker's free time?

4. What word best describes Banneker's family?

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

(see the answer key)

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