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Elijah McCoy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What year was Elijah McCoy born in?

a)

1845

b)

1846

c)

1844

d)

1843

2.

What is Elijah`s most famous invention?

a)

Lubrications for steam engines

b)

Lightbulbs for light

c)

Phone for communication

d)

Headphones for listening

3.

What was Elijah`s education?

a)

Scientist

b)

Mechanical Engineer

c)

Aerospace Engineer

d)

Computer Science

4.

What year did Elijah get married to his 1st wife?

a)

1860

b)

1865

c)

1878

d)

1868

5.

What year did Elijah marry for a second time?

a)

1873

b)

1868

c)

1865

d)

1890

6.

What is a "lubrication cup"?

a)

A device that lets people drink lubrications.

b)

A device that allows cups to be lubricated.

c)

A device that provides carbon monoxide to animals.

d)

A device that provides oil to the gears of a machine.

7.

How many patents did Elijah McCoy get in his lifetime?

a)

67

b)

62

c)

57

d)

52

8.

What is another invention Elijah made?

a)

Multiplex telegraph

b)

Aeolipile

c)

Lightbulb

9.

What is an Aeolipile?

a)

Electrical device powered by coal.

b)

Device that was used for light.

c)

Steam Engine powered by heated water.

d)

Steam Engine powered by cold water.

10.

What other country did Elijah live in besides the United States?

a)

Africa

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Canada