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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis joined which branch of the military during the Civil War?
(a) Navy.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Army.
(d) Marines.

2. Who was called upon to recreate the plans after they were taken out of the country?
(a) Banneker.
(b) Revere.
(c) Ellicot.
(d) Adams.

3. What was McCoy's position within the company?
(a) Draftsman.
(b) Electrician.
(c) Gopher.
(d) Fireman.

4. How old was Lewis hen his father left?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 11.

5. In what capacity did Latimer work for Edison?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Consultant.
(c) Collaborator.
(d) Expert witness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which activity began to take up Banneker's free time?

2. Which of the following was not invented by Granville Woods?

3. What was the name of Matzeliger's company?

4. Rillieux became interested in the process of refining which of the following?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the opening passage of the story of Benjamin Banneker? Which famous people were involved?

2. Explain how Woods taught himself to become an engineer.

3. What astounding accomplishment did Banneker make in regards to the building of Washington, DC?

4. Discuss Wood's first patent. What patent soon followed? How were Woods' patents connected?

5. hen did McCoy obtain his first patent? What was the invention? What other inventions can be attributed to McCoy?

6. When and where was Elijah McCoy born? What actions taken by McCoy's parents may have ensured McCoy's success?

7. What barrier did Banneker face when he decided to create a clock from scratch?

8. What job did Lewis Latimer get that helped to propel him into the field of drafting? What did Latimer propose to his employers? How did it affect his career?

9. Describe George Latimer's contribution to the abolitionist movement, how it came about, and which famous people helped Latimer along the way.

10. What items did Banneker use to assist in creating the project? How long did it take to build? What was unusual about the piece?

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