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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Atlanta Exposition Address.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Raising Money," after his meeting with a man whom he expected would donate to his school, how does Booker feel?
(a) Angry but not defeated.
(b) As though he wasted his time.
(c) Very grateful.
(d) Elated.

2. Shortly after acquiring their freedom, where does the author's family move to?
(a) Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
(b) Malden, West Virginia.
(c) Mather, Pennsylvania.
(d) Elkins, West Virginia.

3. Booker states that efforts to foster community support for his Tuskegee school are:
(a) Met with resistance.
(b) Tiresome.
(c) Taking up too much of his time.
(d) Successful.

4. What is the first number that Booker says he learns?
(a) Twenty.
(b) One.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Eleven.

5. Washington travels two thousand miles to give a five-minute speech to whom?
(a) A women's group.
(b) A retired general.
(c) A group of influential people.
(d) The President of the U.S.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because he's disappointed by how the people of Tuskegee regard Christmas, what does Booker introduce at his school?

2. When Booker speaks of the Christmas season, what is his complaint?

3. When Booker first starts school, why is he not able to attend full time?

4. At his speaking engagement at the expo in 1895, Booker is:

5. What agreement is made so that Booker can spend more time at school?

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