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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. Williams was bestowed with the title of Surgeon General for which state?

2. What was the name of Wright's prestigious stepfather?

3. Which company hired Julian to work as the company's head chemist?

4. Wright managed to finish _____ in his class.

5. What is the name of the hospital founded by WIlliams?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Carver's first run in with racism in the educational system. What did Carver do to combat the issue?

2. Discuss Drew's study and experiments in the preservation of blood while he attended the Columbia School of Medicine.

3. How did Carver's methods help the farmer's in a monetary sense?

4. What school was attended by Drew? Who collaborated with Drew on the subject of blood transfusions? What caused the concern by the teacher and student?

5. What degree did Drew receive from Columbia? What was the distinction of Drew's accomplishments? Why was the accomplishment unusual?

6. In what area did Carver focus when teaching agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute?

7. Describe the origin, family atmosphere and youth of the Daniel Hale Williams family.

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

9. Describe Carver's experiments regarding various products that could be created from legumes and other crops. How many derivatives did Carver discover?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elijah McCoy was an important part of the transportation industry. Discuss McCoy's contributions. What inspired McCoy? How did McCoy invent his first lubricating cup? Why is lubrication important? How did McCoy's invention revolutionize the railroad system? How did the work inspire the phrase: "Is that the real McCoy?"

Essay Topic 2

Throughout history inventors have had to face the possibility that other inventors may steal or take credit for their works. How was this done? Give at least five examples of inventions that were claimed by someone else (e.g. Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin). Did this happen to any of the inventors in the book? Did the claims have anything to do with racism? Does one have to prove ownership when applying for a patent? What is involved in applying for a patent?

Essay Topic 3

Garrett A. Morgan was the inventor of the "Safety Hood" also referred to as the "Breathing Helmet." Write a 1000 word essay on the invention OR an essay from the point of view of Morgan. Be sure to include the 1916 catastrophe involving the Cleveland Water Works. How did Morgan feel about the rescue? What advancements were made on the Safety Hood? What are the most common uses today?

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