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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which state did Latimer flee to gain freedom?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) New York.
(d) Michigan.

2. At what age did Woods get his first job?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

3. From whom was Banneker able to borrow books on the subject?
(a) Priest.
(b) Quakers.
(c) School teacher.
(d) Parents.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did McCoy's parents move from before McCoy was born?

2. What famous publication eulogized Latimer after his death?

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

4. From which disease did Matzeliger die at age 37?

5. What status was given to Banneker's mother?

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