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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did McCoy obtain his first patent?
(a) 1872.
(b) 1863.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1914.

2. What item was invented during Latimer's association with the school?
(a) Dimmer switch.
(b) Radio.
(c) Telephone.
(d) Microwave.

3. What type of mill was built?
(a) Oat.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Millet.
(d) Corn.

4. What word is used in reference to McCoy's fascination with mechanical objects?
(a) Ineptitude.
(b) Tinkering.
(c) Destruction.
(d) Curiosity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Banneker chastised the man for which of the following?

2. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?

3. How long did it take for Banneker to create the item?

4. What event was attended by Banneker?

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

(see the answer key)

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