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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 was the nickname given to Percy Julian?
(a) Soybean chemist.
(b) Potato king.
(c) Father of modern agriculture.
(d) Draftsman of the century.

2. In which state did Carver attend high school?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Kentucky.

3. Wright's father went to which university?
(a) Harry Medical College.
(b) Columbia.
(c) University of Chicago.
(d) New York University.

4. Carver was known for his discoveries regarding which item?
(a) Bacteria.
(b) Electrical shock.
(c) Weather cycles.
(d) Fungi.

5. How old was Julian's grandmother when he left for college?
(a) 93.
(b) 78.
(c) 87.
(d) 99.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As a child Carver was ransomed in exchange for which of the following?

3. Williams came across a patient that required what type of immediate surgery?

4. How did Charles Drew die?

5. What was the name of Williams' mentor?

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. Describe the origin, family atmosphere and youth of the Daniel Hale Williams family.

3. 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.

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. 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.

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