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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Banneker in 1772?
(a) 41.
(b) 37.
(c) 16.
(d) 29.

2. What nationality was Rillieux's father?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Belgian.
(c) French.
(d) Portuguese.

3. What event was attended by Banneker?
(a) First Battle at Lexington.
(b) Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
(c) Boston Tea Party.
(d) Third Continental Congress.

4. Where did McCoy's parents move from before McCoy was born?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Virgnia.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Kentucky.

5. What item was given to Banneker as a gift?
(a) Books.
(b) Pocket watch.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Rifle.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the books was written by which famous author?

2. What was the former residence of the grandmother?

3. To which state did Woods move?

4. What was the name of the law passed due to Latimer's case?

5. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?

(see the answer key)

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