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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. Julian's grandfather was punished by his master for learning to write. What was the punishment?
(a) Cut out tongue.
(b) Scarred face.
(c) Near starvation.
(d) Cut off fingers.

2. From which university did Drew receive a Doctor of Science degree?
(a) Georgetown.
(b) Columbia.
(c) New York University.
(d) Yale.

3. What was the chosen field of study for Julian?
(a) Organic chemistry.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Mechanical engineering.
(d) Agriculture.

4. Where was Ernest Everett Just born?
(a) Charleston.
(b) Morgantown.
(c) Louisville.
(d) Montgomery.

5. Which company turned Julian away when the executives realized Julian was black?
(a) Glidden Company.
(b) Ford Motor Company.
(c) Institute of Paper Chemistry.
(d) DuPont.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children were in the family of Charles Richard Drew?

2. Wright managed to finish _____ in his class.

3. What was the name of the university attended by Carver?

4. What was the name of the school?

5. What was the name of the organization formed by Lloyd Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Julian's experience with prejudice in the work force. Where did the event take place? What did Julian do as a result?

2. During Ernest Everett Just's tenure at Howard University, he began to study egg cells. Discuss Just's work and where the work was performed. Also discuss at least one of Just's important discoveries.

3. Louis Tompkins Wright was a pioneer in many areas of medicine. List at least three of Wright's most significant contributions.

4. George Washington Carver is a well known scientist that has made significant contributions to agriculture. Discuss Carver's field of study and contributions.

5. Describe Carver's traumatic childhood.

6. The author discusses Drew's career during World War II and his work with the American Red Cross. Discuss Drew's work and experiences with the Red Cross.

7. Discuss Williams' affiliation with Provident Hospital in the US. What was special about the hospital? What major accomplishment was made while Williams was in residence?

8. What was one of Wright's biggest accomplishments in the medical field? When and where was the discovery made?

9. What did Carver say in reference to his advice to the farmers regarding peanut crops?

10. Discuss the change in occupation for Williams. Who inspired the change? What were the man's credentials?

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