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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the university attended by Julian?
(a) Texas A & M.
(b) Tuskegee Normal School.
(c) Highland University.
(d) DePauw University.

2. Which famous person stepped forward to help Latimer with his legal troubles?
(a) Darrow.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) King.
(d) Garrison.

3. On what charge was the grandmother arrested?
(a) Helping slaves run away.
(b) Burglary.
(c) Theft.
(d) Murder.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian was sent to which foreign city to study in his chosen field?

2. How old was Banneker when he was introduced to a new religion?

3. In 1881 Woods moved to which US city?

4. Julian was amazed to learn that his grandmother had picked _____ pounds of cotton in a single day.

5. To which important founding father did Banneker write?

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