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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 name of Williams' mentor?
(a) Carver.
(b) Palmer.
(c) Washington.
(d) Woods.

2. From which university did Drew receive a Doctor of Science degree?
(a) Georgetown.
(b) Yale.
(c) New York University.
(d) Columbia.

3. What was George Washington Carver's field of study?
(a) Mechanical engineering.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Medicine.

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

5. What was the occupation of WIlliams' father?
(a) Hotel clerk.
(b) Banker.
(c) Barber.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Drew became involved in what area of medicine?

2. What was the occupation of Julian's wife?

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

4. Hall attended which university?

5. Where did the majority of Carver's work take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. 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.

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. Discuss Wright's relationship with his stepfather. Did the stepfather encourage Wright to go into medicine? Did Wright's father inspire the choice? What prestigious universities were attended by Penn and Ketcham?

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