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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wright developed a vaccine for which contagious disease?
(a) Spina Bifida.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Polio.
(d) Tuberculosis.

2. What position did Julian earn while in school?
(a) Class president.
(b) School treasurer.
(c) Salutorian.
(d) Valedictorian.

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

4. What was the occupation of Julian's wife?
(a) Sociologist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Seamstress.

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

6. Wright managed to finish _____ in his class.
(a) 4th.
(b) 5th.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 3rd.

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

8. What was the name of Wright's prestigious stepfather?
(a) Hanson.
(b) Parker.
(c) Penn.
(d) Ketcham.

9. As a child Carver was ransomed in exchange for which of the following?
(a) Horse.
(b) Wagon.
(c) Plow.
(d) Cow.

10. What was the name of the university attended by Carver?
(a) Howard University.
(b) Henderson College.
(c) Iowa State.
(d) Columbia.

11. What was the name of the organization formed by Lloyd Hall?
(a) Tuskegee Normal School.
(b) Simpson College Synthetic Goods.
(c) Institute Of Food Technologists.
(d) Agricultural Advancement Laboratories.

12. What was the profession shared by Julian's two brothers?
(a) Professor.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Chemist.

13. Which of the following was not among Julian's fields of study?
(a) Soybeans.
(b) Pharmaceuticals.
(c) Plastics.
(d) Hormones.

14. Although Wright was proficient in many areas, he is often recognized for his contributions in which area?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Heart surgery.
(c) Respiratory.
(d) Urology.

15. What was the occupation of William's brother?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Politician.
(c) Newspaper reporter.
(d) Surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hall went to work in which city's Department of Health?

2. What was George Washington Carver's field of study?

3. In what year did Williams die?

4. Which of the following scientists inspired Williams?

5. Daniel Hale Williams is often referred to as being a pioneer in which field?

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