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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 type of company was opened by Woods?
(a) Physics lab.
(b) Electric.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Shoe manufacturer.

2. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?
(a) Revere.
(b) Ellicot.
(c) Banneker.
(d) Adams.

3. For which newspaper did Latimer work as a child?
(a) Abolition News.
(b) Advocate.
(c) Daily News.
(d) Liberator.

4. What was the title of the book?
(a) Sun and Moon.
(b) Principia.
(c) The Discourses.
(d) Problems in Science.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To which state did Latimer flee to gain freedom?

2. What nationality was Rillieux's father?

3. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?

4. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?

5. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?

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