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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. Carver created a product for which famous entrepreneur?
2. Where did the majority of Carver's work take place?
3. In what year did Wright graduate?
4. Drew became involved in what area of medicine?
5. What is the name of the hospital founded by WIlliams?
Short Essay Questions
1. Percy Lavon Julian is responsible for introducing many products and making advancements in the process of manufacturing others. Discuss Julian's accomplishments in this area.
2. What was one of Wright's biggest accomplishments in the medical field? When and where was the discovery made?
3. How did Carver's methods help the farmer's in a monetary sense?
4. In what area did Carver focus when teaching agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute?
5. Discuss the change in occupation for Williams. Who inspired the change? What were the man's credentials?
6. George Washington Carver is a well known scientist that has made significant contributions to agriculture. Discuss Carver's field of study and contributions.
7. 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.
8. Discuss Wright's relationship with his stepfather. Did the stepfather encourage Wright to go into medicine? Did Wright's father inspire the choice? What prestigious universities were attended by Penn and Ketcham?
9. When did Lloyd Hall become interested in chemistry? What organization did Hall form? What was Hall's motto?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many trends that are apparent throughout the text in regards to education. Which universities were attended the most? Were the universities influential? Which still exist? Why did the doctors and scientists choose to attend and sometimes work at these particular schools? What were the educational barriers placed before the men as they attempted to enter college? Examine the benefits of university education as it applies to each scientist and/or inventor.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Benjamin Banneker was a unique man that lived in Colonial times. Why was Banneker considered to be different than other blacks at the time? Examine Banneker's fascination with clocks and watches. What do you think inspired Banneker's interest in mathematics? How did Banneker develop his passion for mathematics? What were Banneker's experiences involving clocks?
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