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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the former residence of the grandmother?
(a) Britain.
(b) India.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Sweden.

3. What was the name of Latimer's partner?
(a) Nichols.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Bell.
(d) Maxim.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What status was given to Banneker's mother?

2. What event was attended by Banneker?

3. To which state did Woods move?

4. Which famous person stepped forward to help Latimer with his legal troubles?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Banneker's grandparents were farmers. Explain why the couple had unusual success and with which crops.

2. Banneker became interested in politics. Which event did Banneker attend? Which speech moved Banneker the most in regards to the new government?

3. Discuss McCoy's education and training in the engineering field.

4. When and where was Elijah McCoy born? What actions taken by McCoy's parents may have ensured McCoy's success?

5. Explain the heritage and early years of Jan Earnst Matzeliger. Where did the family originate? At what age did Matzeliger come to the US?

6. Discuss Wood's first patent. What patent soon followed? How were Woods' patents connected?

7. Norbert Rillieux was born to a wealthy French inventor. What invention did the father create? How did the father's education affect Norbert? Why was the decision made?

8. What type of company did Woods start? Was the company lucrative? What was Woods' preferred occupation?

9. What were McCoy's natural gifts? What prevented McCoy from working in his chosen field when he returned to the US?

10. Who is Granville T. Woods? To who is he often compared? What was Woods' field of study?

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