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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which inventor was most often compared to Thomas Edison?

2. What famous publication eulogized Latimer after his death?

3. In what year was Norbert Rillieux born?

4. What was the name of the major in charge of the plans for Washington, DC?

5. In what capacity did Latimer work for Edison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rillieux became interested in what process? What process was in place when Rillieux began? How did Rillieux's invention help the industry?

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

3. How did the public receive McCoy's inventions? What common phrase showed the industries' appreciation for McCoy's work?

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

5. Discuss McCoy's education and training in the engineering field.

6. 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?

7. What problems did McCoy notice on his job as a railroad fireman? What were McCoy's thoughts on the process? What did McCoy do to remedy the situation?

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

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 was revolutionary about Matzeliger's invention? What had stopped previous inventors from creating the same machine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Louis Haber is credited with writing an unusual book dedicated to black pioneers and inventors. Explain why the book is so unusual. What prompted Haber to write it? Do you think the reason was a good one? What is your opinion of the book? What was the most interesting thing you learned from the book?

Essay Topic 2

Some cities, foreign and domestic, seemed to be more open to accepting black pioneers in science. Why were some cities friendlier than others? Which were the most open and supportive? Which were oppressive? How did the scientists deal with the oppression in some cities? What foreign cities contributed to the education and professional life of a scientist? Examine the scientists' experiences in the cities of their youth. Be sure to include Carver's experiences in New Orleans.

Essay Topic 3

One of the most influential people in the field of surgery was Daniel Hale Williams. Examine Williams' professional career, innovations, and advancements in surgery. Also discuss at length Williams' professional associations and efforts to fight racism. Include Williams' relationship with Dr. George Hall.

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