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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1881 Woods moved to which US city?
(a) Cleveland.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) Boston.
(d) Cincinnati.

3. How old was Lewis hen his father left?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 16.

4. What was Latimer's position in the company?
(a) Mechanical engineer.
(b) Surveyor.
(c) Consultant.
(d) Draftsman.

5. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?
(a) Sleeping quarters.
(b) Beverage service.
(c) Water closets.
(d) Independent lighting systems.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?

2. What nationality was Rillieux's father?

3. How many years did the woman spend in bondage for the crime?

4. In what capacity did Latimer work for Edison?

5. What was the name of Latimer's partner?

(see the answer key)

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