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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Edwards.
(d) Endicott.

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

3. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?
(a) Manufacture of clothing.
(b) Firearms.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Small engine.

4. In what capacity did Latimer work for Edison?
(a) Collaborator.
(b) Consultant.
(c) Expert witness.
(d) Clerk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not invented by Granville Woods?

2. What nationality was Rillieux's father?

3. Garrett Morgan designed his most important invention to serve which profession?

4. How old was Banneker in 1772?

5. Woods' first patent was for which item?

(see the answer key)

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