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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. As Washington's speaking engagements increase, he becomes aware that he carries a great burden because:
(a) He represents all teachers across the nation.
(b) Many whites are waiting for him to misspeak.
(c) His school's success depends on his fundraising ability.
(d) The ears of the entire world are listening.

2. What does Booker state about the attitude of his Tuskegee students against manual labor?
(a) It is perfectly understandable.
(b) It is counterproductive.
(c) It doesn't change at all.
(d) It begins to change.

3. Before giving his speech at the 1895 expo, Booker does what?
(a) Prays.
(b) Reads.
(c) Walks to clear his mind.
(d) Meets with his mentor.

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

5. Booker notes that many blacks of his era wanted to learn what two languages?
(a) Spanish and French.
(b) French and Latin.
(c) Latin and Greek.
(d) Greek and Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Booker states that in addition to receiving book knowledge in school, former slaves should be taught:

2. In the author's view, how would the freed slaves have been better served?

3. How does a mill owner help the Tuskegee Institute?

4. Booker explains that some girls who had worked as laundresses went to school for six to eight years and came out not wanting to do laundry but wanting:

5. What does Booker observe about individuals educated in more affluent schools where the majority of their needs are met?

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