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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. Although Wright was proficient in many areas, he is often recognized for his contributions in which area?

2. In what year did Wright graduate?

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

4. What was Wright's middle name?

5. Which of the following degrees was earned by Just?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In what area did Carver focus when teaching agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute?

3. 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?

4. 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.

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

6. Discuss at least three of Williams' most notable accomplishments in the field of medicine.

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

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

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

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

There are many trends that are apparent throughout the text in regards to education. Which universities were attended the most? Were the universities influential? Which still exist? Why did the doctors and scientists choose to attend and sometimes work at these particular schools? What were the educational barriers placed before the men as they attempted to enter college? Examine the benefits of university education as it applies to each scientist and/or inventor.

Essay Topic 3

Norbert Rillieux was deeply influenced by his father's intelligence and creative genius. Explore Rillieux's reason for attending school in Paris. Compare and contrast the education system in France to the system in the United States in the early 1800s and modern times.

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