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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. Williams came across a patient that required what type of immediate surgery?
(a) Appendectomy.
(b) Heart.
(c) Lung.
(d) Kidney.

2. What product is most commonly linked to Carver?
(a) Peanuts.
(b) Soybeans.
(c) Plastics.
(d) Electricity.

3. What was the name of WIlliams' archenemy?
(a) Ferguson.
(b) Richards.
(c) Porter.
(d) Hall.

4. Which company hired Julian to work as the company's head chemist?
(a) General Electric.
(b) Glidden Company.
(c) Institute of Paper Chemistry.
(d) Kellogg's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Julian earn while in school?

2. Within the first week of his experiments, Carver learned that there were ______ products that could be made from peanuts.

3. What was the name of Williams' mentor?

4. Carver was known for his discoveries regarding which item?

5. In what year did Williams die?

Short Essay Questions

1. The author discusses Drew's career during World War II and his work with the American Red Cross. Discuss Drew's work and experiences with the Red Cross.

2. When and how did Charles Drew die? Who else was involved in the incident? Where did the incident take place?

3. What school was attended by Drew? Who collaborated with Drew on the subject of blood transfusions? What caused the concern by the teacher and student?

4. Describe Carver's experiments regarding various products that could be created from legumes and other crops. How many derivatives did Carver discover?

5. Percy Lavon Julian is responsible for introducing many products and making advancements in the process of manufacturing others. Discuss Julian's accomplishments in this area.

6. Louis Tompkins Wright was a pioneer in many areas of medicine. List at least three of Wright's most significant contributions.

7. Julian shares a striking mental image about his family. Discuss the image and why it was important to the young man.

8. When did Lloyd Hall become interested in chemistry? What organization did Hall form? What was Hall's motto?

9. In what area did Carver focus when teaching agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute?

10. Examine Julian's experience with prejudice in the work force. Where did the event take place? What did Julian do as a result?

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