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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Raising Money.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Washington tells potential donors that money donated for a specific building at Tuskegee secures materials and:
(a) Buys furnishings.
(b) Pays for the labor involved.
(c) Directly impacts the education of the students.
(d) Builds the future of America.

2. Booker's night school at Hampton expands from twelve students to:
(a) More than twenty.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Close to fifty.
(d) Nineteen.

3. What does the author say he learns about manual labor from Miss Mackie?
(a) It's better to pay someone else to do it.
(b) It has its rewards and is nothing to be ashamed of.
(c) It should be done quietly and discreetly.
(d) Shortcuts for doing the job faster.

4. What does Booker say about his job working in coalmines?
(a) It's dirty and dangerous.
(b) It pays very well.
(c) It teaches him discipline.
(d) Everyone there is highly motivated.

5. The author completes his studies at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute:
(a) With honors.
(b) Owing the school a large sum of money.
(c) Even though half the class fails.
(d) In time to attend his sister's wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins Booker as co-teacher at his school in Tuskegee?

2. Due to overcrowding at Hampton, there isn't enough room in the dormitories and some students have to spend the winter in:

3. What project does Booker take over at Hampton?

4. What do donors and supporters of Tuskegee thank Washington for?

5. "Porter Hall" at Tuskegee Institute is named after whom?

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