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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. What was the occupation of Julian's wife?
2. How did Charles Drew die?
3. Wright eventually obtained medical licenses in how many states?
4. In what year did Wright graduate?
5. Drew worked with which famous organization?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss at least three of Williams' most notable accomplishments in the field of medicine.
2. What degree did Drew receive from Columbia? What was the distinction of Drew's accomplishments? Why was the accomplishment unusual?
3. Discuss the change in occupation for Williams. Who inspired the change? What were the man's credentials?
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. Discuss at least three of Wright's affiliations in the medical community.
6. Describe Carver's traumatic childhood.
7. How did Carver's methods help the farmer's in a monetary sense?
8. Describe the origin, family atmosphere and youth of the Daniel Hale Williams family.
9. Discuss Carver's first run in with racism in the educational system. What did Carver do to combat the issue?
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
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
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.
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