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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Banneker eventually created his project solely out of which material?
(a) Copper.
(b) Iron.
(c) Scrap metal.
(d) Wood.

2. Banneker spent a great deal of his day performing which activity?
(a) Playing music.
(b) Chores.
(c) Tending horses.
(d) Building machinery.

3. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?
(a) New England Clockworks.
(b) Boston Breeches.
(c) United Shoe Machinery Corporation.
(d) International Clothing Company.

4. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?
(a) Geneva.
(b) Madrid.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

5. What did Rillieux's father do for a living?
(a) Bible salesman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Latimer's partner?

2. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?

3. Where was Elijah McCoy born?

4. Which company hired Latimer upon his return from war?

5. Latimer received the patent for creating a manufacturing process for which item?

(see the answer key)

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