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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Thousand Miles for a Five-Minute Speech.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Booker observe about individuals educated in more affluent schools where the majority of their needs are met?
(a) They are mentally capable but emotionally helpless.
(b) They get a better education.
(c) They are less prepared to deal with life outside of school.
(d) They tend to become spoiled and rude.

2. In "The Reconstruction Period" chapter, what does the author conclude about many teachers and preachers, as well as some politicians?
(a) They are selfless, noble, and idealistic.
(b) They draw too much attention to themselves.
(c) They are out of touch with reality.
(d) They are interested in bettering the lives of others.

3. The author states that those earning seventy-five or a hundred dollars a month were:
(a) Regularly asked for monetary help by those earning less.
(b) Expected to pay higher taxes.
(c) Often in debt by the end of the month.
(d) Considered wealthy.

4. Booker states that in addition to receiving book knowledge in school, former slaves should be taught:
(a) How to look for and interview for a job.
(b) Practical skills, like cooking.
(c) That doing manual labor is not shameful.
(d) That they can succeed in their new circumstances.

5. Booker remarks that too many people use the Christmas season as:
(a) A holiday for bribing teachers with gifts.
(b) An excuse to ignore work and drink excessively.
(c) A time to overindulge in rich foods.
(d) A time to complain to relatives and employers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Booker's second wife?

2. Booker feels that some individuals were not served well enough by their education and that, in the end, their desires increased but:

3. Booker notes that when it comes to giving money to his Tuskegee school, some people:

4. Before giving his speech at the 1895 expo, Booker does what?

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

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