George Washington Carver Quiz

What was George Washington Carver known for being?

• A writer

• An agricultural scientist

• A painter

• A musician

What is notable about George Washington Carver's accomplishments?

• They were achieved despite his privileged background

• They were expected due to his upbringing

• They are more remarkable because of his difficult early life

• They are unrelated to his early life experiences

How did George Washington Carver begin his life?

• As a free citizen

• As a teacher

• As a slave

• As a farm owner

Who taught George Washington Carver how to read and write?

• His father

• Mrs. Carver

• A school teacher

• He was self-taught

Where did George Washington Carver live with his mother's previous owners?

• In Mississippi

• In Missouri

• In Michigan

• In Massachusetts

What was George especially interested in from a young age?

• Painting

• Farming

• Cooking

• Dancing

What nickname did George acquire due to his skill in protecting crops?

• Plant Master

• Crop Guardian

• Plant Doctor

• Orchard Keeper

Why did George leave the farm at age eleven?

• To travel the world

• To start his own farm

• To seek his education elsewhere

• To join a music band

What kind of discrimination did George face when seeking educational opportunities?

• Age discrimination

• Gender discrimination

• Discrimination based on skin color

• Religious discrimination

What was George the first African American to do at Iowa State College?

• Teach at a school for black students

• Earn his master's degree in Agriculture

• Help students with their education

• Teach farmers in Alabama