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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Helping Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do young Booker and his family live in the plantation's kitchen?
(a) It was a guest house before being converted into a kitchen.
(b) There's probably no room elsewhere on the plantation.
(c) It's warmer than the cabins on the property.
(d) The family most likely is asked to live there.

2. By saving enough money, who does Booker help send to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute?
(a) His brother John and his sister Amanda.
(b) His sister Amanda and their cousin David.
(c) His brother John and their adopted brother James.
(d) His adopted brother James and his cousin David.

3. In addition to teaching day and night classes and doing tutoring, Booker teaches:
(a) Piano.
(b) Sunday school.
(c) Theater.
(d) Athletics.

4. What is Booker's brother's name?
(a) Benton.
(b) John.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) Bill.

5. As a child, Booker lives in a cabin that also serves as:
(a) A garden tool storage shed.
(b) The community's meeting hall.
(c) A chicken coop.
(d) The plantation's kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once freed, how do Booker and his family reach their new home to live with his stepfather?

2. While working for Mrs. Ruffner, Booker soon learns that she demands:

3. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?

4. During a fight between blacks and whites, what happens to Mr. Ruffner, the white salt mines owner, when he stands up for the blacks?

5. When Booker decides to go to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia, how does his community help him?

(see the answer key)

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