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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what year was Norbert Rillieux born?
(a) 1798.
(b) 1806.
(c) 1822.
(d) 1812.

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

5. Morgan was also involved in working with what type of machines?
(a) Agricultural.
(b) Surgical.
(c) Shoe manufacturing.
(d) Sewing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Banneker in 1772?

3. In what year did Latimer's former master try to claim him?

4. What status was given to Banneker's mother?

5. In which US city did Rillieux live?

(see the answer key)

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