5 Questions
What was the amount of the missing fee that Benjamin Silliman, Jr. was supposed to receive?
$526.08
Who had sought to keep a low profile due to involvement in the speculative venture?
James Townsend
Who was the president of a bank in New Haven?
James Townsend
Who was a New York lawyer involved in the situation?
George Bissell
In what year was Benjamin Silliman, Jr. retained by the group of promoters and businessmen for the research project?
1854
Test your knowledge of the history of the oil industry with this quiz on the book "Oil on the Brain: The Beginning" by Lisa Margonelli. Delve into the story of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. and the early days of the oil business.
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