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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Within the first week of his experiments, Carver learned that there were ______ products that could be made from peanuts.
(a) 118.
(b) 24.
(c) 31.
(d) 75.

2. Latimer received the patent for creating a manufacturing process for which item?
(a) Carbon filaments.
(b) Neon tubing.
(c) Halogen lights.
(d) Fluorescent lamps.

3. What word is most commonly used when discussing Just's writings?
(a) Sparse.
(b) Inspirational.
(c) Voluminous.
(d) Lacking.

4. Julian's grandfather was punished by his master for learning to write. What was the punishment?
(a) Cut out tongue.
(b) Scarred face.
(c) Near starvation.
(d) Cut off fingers.

5. What was the name of the school?
(a) Highland University.
(b) Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute.
(c) Simpson College.
(d) Howard University.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Latimer file his most important patent?

2. How many peanut-related products did Carver introduce by the end of the study?

3. What was so unique about the item?

4. What type of company was opened by Woods?

5. The company specialized in which area?

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