Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what year did Wright graduate?
2. What was the name of the university attended by Carver?
3. Which of the following degrees was earned by Just?
4. What was the chosen field of study for Julian?
5. Williams came across a patient that required what type of immediate surgery?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In what area did Carver focus when teaching agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute?
3. George Washington Carver is a well known scientist that has made significant contributions to agriculture. Discuss Carver's field of study and contributions.
4. 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.
5. 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?
6. Charles Richard Drew was a noted physician and scientist. Before Drew entered the world of medicine, he exhibited athletic prowess. Discuss Drew's athletic ability.
7. 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.
8. Discuss Carver's work in the field of plant pathology. Plant pathology can be considered a specialty of what field? What were Carver's biggest discoveries in this area?
9. Louis Tompkins Wright was a pioneer in many areas of medicine. List at least three of Wright's most significant contributions.
10. Examine Julian's experience with prejudice in the work force. Where did the event take place? What did Julian do as a result?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Granville T. Woods was commonly referred to as "The Black Edison." Write a 1000 word essay on Wood's work as it compares to Edison's work. Do you think Woods was flattered or insulted by the comparison to Edison? Which inventions of Edison's inspired Woods and vice versa? What was the relationship between Woods and Edison?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The Underground Railroad played a part in more than one scientist's life. Discuss the importance of the Underground Railroad. How did it work? Why was it important? Who used it? What benefits came from using the Underground Railroad? Write an essay on the Underground Railroad. Be sure to include the experiences of scientists like George Latimer and Elijah McCoy.
|
This section contains 884 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
