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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Rillieux's father do for a living?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Bible salesman.
(d) Merchant.

3. In what year was the product invented?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1903.

4. What was the name of the law passed due to Latimer's case?
(a) Fugitive Slave Law.
(b) Personal Liberty Counsel Law.
(c) Freedom Law.
(d) Transient Absolution Law.

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

6. Lewis joined which branch of the military during the Civil War?
(a) Marines.
(b) Army.
(c) Navy.
(d) Coast Guard.

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

8. To which religion was Banneker introduced?
(a) Quaker.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Catholic.

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

10. Morgan was also involved in working with what type of machines?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Shoe manufacturing.
(d) Surgical.

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

12. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?
(a) Water closets.
(b) Beverage service.
(c) Sleeping quarters.
(d) Independent lighting systems.

13. What was the woman's first name?
(a) Mary.
(b) Molly.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Martha.

14. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

15. Which company hired Latimer upon his return from war?
(a) Garrison and Douglass.
(b) George and Cutler.
(c) Crosby and Gould.
(d) Wright and Woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?

2. What was the name of the company Latimer worked for next?

3. How many patents were held by McCoy?

4. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?

5. Banneker's grandfather was born of royal blood from which country?

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