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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. Hall attended which university?
2. One of Carver's main concerns at the outset was how to do what?
3. What word is most commonly used when discussing Just's writings?
4. Where did the majority of Carver's work take place?
5. Williams came across a patient that required what type of immediate surgery?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Carver's methods help the farmer's in a monetary sense?
2. When did Lloyd Hall become interested in chemistry? What organization did Hall form? What was Hall's motto?
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 Williams' most notable accomplishments in the field of medicine.
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. 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. George Washington Carver is a well known scientist that has made significant contributions to agriculture. Discuss Carver's field of study and contributions.
8. Discuss Drew's study and experiments in the preservation of blood while he attended the Columbia School of Medicine.
9. Describe Carver's traumatic childhood.
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Elijah McCoy was an important part of the transportation industry. Discuss McCoy's contributions. What inspired McCoy? How did McCoy invent his first lubricating cup? Why is lubrication important? How did McCoy's invention revolutionize the railroad system? How did the work inspire the phrase: "Is that the real McCoy?"
Essay Topic 2
One of the most influential people in the field of surgery was Daniel Hale Williams. Examine Williams' professional career, innovations, and advancements in surgery. Also discuss at length Williams' professional associations and efforts to fight racism. Include Williams' relationship with Dr. George Hall.
Essay Topic 3
Banneker attended the Third Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Explain the reason for Banneker's attendance. Was it unusual for a black man to attend such a political function? Why was Banneker so interested in Thomas Jefferson? What were the pros and cons of Jefferson according to Banneker? Why do you think the founding fathers chose to listen to a black man when it came to reconstructing the plans for Washington, D.C.? What was Banneker's greatest contribution?
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