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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the surname name of Banneker's grandmother?
(a) Walsh.
(b) Wilkey.
(c) Wendell.
(d) Washington.

3. What revolutionary invention was used to make the crops grow?
(a) Mechanical hoe.
(b) Rototiller.
(c) Irrigation canals.
(d) Pesticides.

4. To which state did Latimer flee to gain freedom?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Michigan.
(d) New York.

5. What was the name of Latimer's wife?
(a) Mavis.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mandy.

6. What was so unique about the item?
(a) It was lighter than all others.
(b) It was the first in the U.S.
(c) It supplied new techniques to farmers.
(d) It was excessively large.

7. Which item was not invented by McCoy?
(a) Lawn sprinkler.
(b) Ironing board.
(c) Telegraph.
(d) Lubricating cup.

8. What was Lewis Latimer's middle name?
(a) Frederick.
(b) Howard.
(c) Mitchell.
(d) Harold.

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

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

11. Where was Elijah McCoy born?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Canada.
(c) Paris.
(d) Louisiana.

12. To which important founding father did Banneker write?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Adams.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Washington.

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

14. Latimer gained some fame after _____________.
(a) Dying.
(b) Fighting for civil rights.
(c) Writing a poem.
(d) Inventing the electric pencil sharpener.

15. The company specialized in which area?
(a) Small engine parts.
(b) Sewing machines.
(c) Patents.
(d) Electrical accessories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Latimer's partner?

2. What was Latimer's position in the company?

3. In which US city did Rillieux live?

4. In what year was Norbert Rillieux born?

5. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?

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