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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which state did the family settle when they came to the United States?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Delware.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Maine.

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

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

5. How many years did the woman spend in bondage for the crime?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 3.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?

2. What was the title of the book?

3. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?

4. Banneker chastised the man for which of the following?

5. Banneker spent a great deal of his day performing which activity?

(see the answer key)

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