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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) Wellington.
(b) L' Enfant,
(c) Jackson.
(d) Peters.

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

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

4. To which religion was Banneker introduced?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Quaker.
(d) Catholic.

5. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?
(a) Iron.
(b) Wood.
(c) Scrap metal.
(d) Copper.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?

2. What phrase was often used in regards to electrical engineering at the time?

3. How old was Lewis hen his father left?

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

5. Who was the operator of a nearby school?

(see the answer key)

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