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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is used in reference to McCoy's fascination with mechanical objects?
(a) Ineptitude.
(b) Tinkering.
(c) Destruction.
(d) Curiosity.

2. What is the name of the company that hired McCoy?
(a) Michigan Central Railroad.
(b) US Electrical
(c) New York Municipal Transportation Authority.
(d) General Electric.

3. To which religion was Banneker introduced?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Quaker.

4. What type of company was opened by Woods?
(a) Physics lab.
(b) Electric.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Shoe manufacturer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The company specialized in which area?

2. Banneker was called upon to help which man build a new mill?

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

4. Morgan was also involved in working with what type of machines?

5. One of the books was written by which famous author?

(see the answer key)

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