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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which US city did Rillieux live?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Jackson.

2. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Edwards.
(c) Endicott.
(d) Anderson.

3. From which disease did Matzeliger die at age 37?
(a) Rheumatic Fever.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Influenza.

4. To which important founding father did Banneker write?
(a) Washington.
(b) Franklin.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Adams.

5. What was the surname name of Banneker's grandmother?
(a) Walsh.
(b) Wendell.
(c) Washington.
(d) Wilkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject began to interest Banneker about this time?

2. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?

3. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?

4. In what major city was Rillieux sent to get an education?

5. What adjective best suits Banneker when it came to his new passion?

(see the answer key)

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