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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the drummers of Africa differentiate between similar words?
(a) The drummer added special emphasis.
(b) The drummer had to let those receiving the message figure out the right words.
(c) The main drummer was assisted by another drummer.
(d) The drummer added short descriptive phrases.

2. What society created the first numeric tables?
(a) Roman.
(b) Egyptian.
(c) Babylonian.
(d) Chinese.

3. Why did Lovelace publish her mathematical arguments anonymously?
(a) Women were not expected to engage in scientific or academic efforts.
(b) She didn't want to appear more intelligent than Babbage.
(c) She didn't want to embarrass her father.
(d) She wasn't sure her arguments were correct.

4. What did the written language provide that helped to progress the intellect of mankind?
(a) Records.
(b) Education.
(c) Permanence.
(d) Books.

5. How did sub-Saharan African tribes communicate over long distances?
(a) By messenger.
(b) By drums.
(c) By witchcraft.
(d) By smoke signals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word book by James Murray was first published in 1879?

2. What machine was constructed by Charles Babbage?

3. While working on plans for this "analytical engine," Babbage struck an acquaintance with what individual?

4. What were the benefits of the early logarithm tables?

5. What was provided in "A Table Alphabeticall"?

(see the answer key)

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