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A #grade4 #reading comprehension quiz based on #Wonders U6W3 leveled reader

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1
Why did Thomas Edison want to hire Lewis Latimer?
To defend his designs of the light bulb in court
To continue his work on improving the light bulb
To advise cities on how to install light bulbs
To do the designs for his first patent
2
Where was Lewis Latimer born?
Virginia
New York
Massachusetts
Oregon
3
What famous inventor did Lewis NOT work for?
Hiram Maxim
George Washington Carver
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
4
Which war did Lewis fight in?
The American Revolution
The Civil War
The Spanish-American War
The War of 1812
5
Which of the following did Lewis Latimore invent himself.
The radio
The elevator
The phonograph
The television
6
How old was Lewis when he joined the navy?
13
21
18
16
7
What type of story is "The Inventive Lewis Latimer"?
Fable
Tall tale
Biography
Fantasy
8
What was the name of the group where Lewis was the only African American member?
The Edison Wizards
The Edison Light Bulbs
The Edison Pioneers
The Massachusetts Magicians
9
Which invention did Lewis focus on improving while working for Hiram Maxim's company?
The light bulb
The telephone
The television
The radio
10
What was Lewis' role in working for Alexander Graham Bell?
He applied for the patent of the telephone.
He did the drawings for his patent of the telephone.
He invented the light bulb.
He changed the design of the telephone for deaf people.