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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is used in reference to McCoy's fascination with mechanical objects?
(a) Tinkering.
(b) Ineptitude.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Destruction.

2. In what year did McCoy obtain his first patent?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1872.
(c) 1863.
(d) 1901.

3. One of the books was written by which famous author?
(a) Newton.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Da Vinci.
(d) Homer.

4. Which of the following degrees was earned by Just?
(a) PhD.
(b) Associate of Letters.
(c) Master's.
(d) Bachelor of Science.

5. In what year did Wright graduate?
(a) 1913.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1931.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Wright's prestigious stepfather?

2. To which important founding father did Banneker write?

3. What was the grandmother's heritage?

4. Wright was the first black doctor to be admitted to which noted organization?

5. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?

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