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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. Hall showed that which of the following was often responsible for contaminating certain foods?
(a) Sloppy preparation.
(b) Refrigeration.
(c) Spices.
(d) Not washing the food.

2. Which of the following was of particular interest to Drew?
(a) Atomic medicine.
(b) Plasma.
(c) Skin cells.
(d) Communicable diseases.

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

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

5. What was the occupation of William's brother?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Newspaper reporter.
(c) Politician.
(d) Surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which university did Drew receive a Doctor of Science degree?

2. Drew became involved in what area of medicine?

3. Which company hired Julian to work as the company's head chemist?

4. How many children were in the family of Charles Richard Drew?

5. What was the name of the organization formed by Lloyd Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Discuss at least three of Wright's affiliations in the medical community.

5. What did Carver say in reference to his advice to the farmers regarding peanut crops?

6. What degree did Drew receive from Columbia? What was the distinction of Drew's accomplishments? Why was the accomplishment unusual?

7. 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?

8. How did Carver's methods help the farmer's in a monetary sense?

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

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