2. What was important about Tuskegee, Alabama?
3. True or False: Thomas Edison offered George Washington Carver $175,000 to head up a research lab.
4. Name one of the food items besides peanuts that Dr. Carver worked with to create new products.
5. True or False: Dr. Carver came from a very wealthy family.
6. Name the founder of Tuskegee Institute.
7. The peanut came from Asia, Europe or Africa?
8. Finish Mr. Carver's famous saying that the librarian quoted.
"Nothing is useless. A weed is simply a ____________________________ growing in the wrong place."
10. What life lesson did Drey learn from Dr. Carver?
Essay Questions
Why is the library card the key to infinite knowledge?
Why do you think Dr. Carver put all of his bonus checks in a drawer without cashing them? Explain.
Dr. Carver taught us about generosity and selflessness. How can you apply this to your life?