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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. Which important technique was introduced by Carver?
(a) Fundraising.
(b) Crop rotation.
(c) Training workers.
(d) Food preservation.

2. In what year was Hall born?
(a) 1896.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1889.
(d) 1894.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the school?

2. What was the profession shared by Julian's two brothers?

3. Wright eventually obtained medical licenses in how many states?

4. What is the name of the hospital founded by WIlliams?

5. What was Wright's middle name?

Short Essay Questions

1. George Washington Carver is a well known scientist that has made significant contributions to agriculture. Discuss Carver's field of study and contributions.

2. Discuss Carver's work in the field of plant pathology. Plant pathology can be considered a specialty of what field? What were Carver's biggest discoveries in this area?

3. Discuss Drew's study and experiments in the preservation of blood while he attended the Columbia School of Medicine.

4. Discuss Williams' affiliation with Provident Hospital in the US. What was special about the hospital? What major accomplishment was made while Williams was in residence?

5. 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?

6. During Ernest Everett Just's tenure at Howard University, he began to study egg cells. Discuss Just's work and where the work was performed. Also discuss at least one of Just's important discoveries.

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

8. What were Hall's findings in regard to the preservation of certain foods? How did chemical compounds and spices affect Hall's work?

9. Charles Richard Drew was a noted physician and scientist. Before Drew entered the world of medicine, he exhibited athletic prowess. Discuss Drew's athletic ability.

10. Discuss Carver's first run in with racism in the educational system. What did Carver do to combat the issue?

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