George Washington Carver Quiz

Who taught George Washington Carver to read?

• His mother

• His father

• Susan Carver

• His brother

What nickname did George earn from farmers?

• The Peanut King

• The Plant Doctor

• The Crop Master

• The Soil Scientist

Which college finally accepted George Washington Carver?

• Kansas State University

• Simpson College

• Missouri University

• Iowa State University

What did George learn from Susan Carver besides reading?

• Mathematics

• Making medicine from plants

• Writing

• Drawing

What did George originally plan to become?

• A scientist

• A teacher

• A farmer

• An engineer

What crop did George teach Southern farmers to plant?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Peanuts

• Rice

How much were peanuts worth in the United States by the late 1930s?

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $300 million

• $400 million

What was George's view on making money from his inventions?

• He wanted to become rich

• He believed in service over profit

• He patented all his inventions

• He sold his inventions to companies

What was George Washington Carver’s view of college?

• College was very expensive and he was grateful he could afford it.

• George was determined to get into college, pay for it, and learn more.

• George wanted to be the first African American admitted to a college.

• College was very expensive because ranching and farming were hard.

What does the word boost mean in this context?

• increase

• avoid

• harvest

• arrange