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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Carver's main concerns at the outset was how to do what?
(a) Obtain grant money.
(b) Hire lab assistants.
(c) Enrich soil.
(d) Combat racism.

2. Within the first week of his experiments, Carver learned that there were ______ products that could be made from peanuts.
(a) 75.
(b) 24.
(c) 118.
(d) 31.

3. Wright's father went to which university?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Harry Medical College.
(c) University of Chicago.
(d) New York University.

4. Which of the following was of particular interest to Drew?
(a) Communicable diseases.
(b) Atomic medicine.
(c) Plasma.
(d) Skin cells.

5. Which school was the first choice for Wright?
(a) William and Mary.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Yale.

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

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

8. What was the name of the first item Carver found in this area?
(a) Taphrina.
(b) Insecticide.
(c) Arcism.
(d) Squall.

9. Drew worked with which famous organization?
(a) United Way.
(b) Unicef.
(c) Doctors without Borders.
(d) Red Cross.

10. What was the occupation of WIlliams' father?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Banker.
(c) Hotel clerk.
(d) Barber.

11. The university was located in which state?
(a) New York.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Iowa.

12. Wright was required to pass an exam in what subject before he could be admitted to the university?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) English.
(d) Biology.

13. Who contacted Carver to ask for help at a southern school?
(a) Woods.
(b) Washington.
(c) Montgomery.
(d) Franklin.

14. In which city did Wright receive this honor?
(a) New York.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Chicago.

15. What was George Washington Carver's field of study?
(a) Mechanical engineering.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which important technique was introduced by Carver?

3. From which university did Drew receive a Doctor of Science degree?

4. What position did Williams hold at the University of Chicago?

5. What was the name of Williams' mentor?

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