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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. How old was Banneker when he was introduced to a new religion?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

2. The text claims that the charges were:
(a) Excessive.
(b) False.
(c) True.
(d) Deliberate.

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

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

5. What was the surname of the company's owner?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Maxim.
(c) Mason.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item was not invented by McCoy?

2. Early on, Latimer developed which of the following for railroad cars?

3. What was the name of Latimer's wife?

4. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?

5. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how Woods taught himself to become an engineer.

3. What gift was given to Banneker? What about the gift fascinated Banneker to the point of near obsession?

4. What barrier did Banneker face when he decided to create a clock from scratch?

5. hen did McCoy obtain his first patent? What was the invention? What other inventions can be attributed to McCoy?

6. What was revolutionary about Matzeliger's invention? What had stopped previous inventors from creating the same machine?

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

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

9. What items did Banneker use to assist in creating the project? How long did it take to build? What was unusual about the piece?

10. What astounding accomplishment did Banneker make in regards to the building of Washington, DC?

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