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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which college sport did Drew excel?

2. One of Carver's main concerns at the outset was how to do what?

3. What was George Washington Carver's field of study?

4. Hall went to work in which city's Department of Health?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was one of Wright's biggest accomplishments in the medical field? When and where was the discovery made?

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

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. 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?

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Latimer family gave two important and innovative scientists to the world. Discuss the Latimer family and their contributions. Begin with the struggles and accomplishments of George Latimer. Include Latimer's relationships with Garrison and Douglass. What was George Latimer's biggest contribution to the scientific world? Discuss possible reasons Latimer abandoned his family, how it affected them, and may or may not have influenced Lewis Howard Latimer's career. Also discuss Lewis' biggest accomplishments. What might be different if George had not abandoned his family?

Essay Topic 2

Benjamin Banneker was a unique man that lived in Colonial times. Why was Banneker considered to be different than other blacks at the time? Examine Banneker's fascination with clocks and watches. What do you think inspired Banneker's interest in mathematics? How did Banneker develop his passion for mathematics? What were Banneker's experiences involving clocks?

Essay Topic 3

Garrett A. Morgan was the inventor of the "Safety Hood" also referred to as the "Breathing Helmet." Write a 1000 word essay on the invention OR an essay from the point of view of Morgan. Be sure to include the 1916 catastrophe involving the Cleveland Water Works. How did Morgan feel about the rescue? What advancements were made on the Safety Hood? What are the most common uses today?

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