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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?
(a) 1742.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1717.
(d) 1731.

2. Banneker chastised the man for which of the following?
(a) Owning slaves.
(b) Ignoring all other correspondence.
(c) Declining the presidency.
(d) Taking too long to declare war.

3. What phrase was often used in regards to electrical engineering at the time?
(a) Study of arcs.
(b) Mystery of electricity.
(c) The ohm factor.
(d) Science of lightning.

4. What revolutionary invention was used to make the crops grow?
(a) Mechanical hoe.
(b) Irrigation canals.
(c) Pesticides.
(d) Rototiller.

5. Hall showed that which of the following was often responsible for contaminating certain foods?
(a) Not washing the food.
(b) Refrigeration.
(c) Sloppy preparation.
(d) Spices.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the profession shared by Julian's two brothers?

3. In what year did Edison invent the electric light?

4. Wright was required to pass an exam in what subject before he could be admitted to the university?

5. Where was Ernest Everett Just born?

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