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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the surname of the company's owner?
(a) Maxim.
(b) Smith.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Mason.

2. What was the nickname given to Percy Julian?
(a) Draftsman of the century.
(b) Potato king.
(c) Soybean chemist.
(d) Father of modern agriculture.

3. Carver created a product for which famous entrepreneur?
(a) Ford.
(b) Edison.
(c) Bell.
(d) Morgan.

4. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Milk.
(c) Oil.
(d) Sugar.

5. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?
(a) Helping slaves run away.
(b) Theft.
(c) Burglary.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of Julian's wife?

2. In which US city did Rillieux live?

3. Morgan was also involved in working with what type of machines?

4. Which company turned Julian away when the executives realized Julian was black?

5. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?

(see the answer key)

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