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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What did Rillieux's father do for a living?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Bible salesman.
(d) Farmer.
2. How long did it take for Banneker to create the item?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.
3. What subject began to interest Banneker about this time?
(a) Politics.
(b) Earth Science.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Geography.
4. Jan Earnst Matzeliger is most well known for revolutionizing which industry?
(a) Shoe.
(b) Small engine.
(c) Firearms.
(d) Manufacture of clothing.
5. What status was given to Banneker's mother?
(a) Emancipator.
(b) Slave.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Freewoman.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the grandmother's heritage?
2. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?
3. Which adjective best describes Matzeliger's family?
4. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?
5. In what year was Benjamin Banneker born?
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