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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. Booker states that many former slaves wanted to:
(a) Move to New York.
(b) Move to another country.
(c) Become attorneys.
(d) Hold public office.

2. Booker observes that during the Reconstruction Period, many who held public office were unable to do what after leaving office?
(a) Hold another public office.
(b) Return to their communities.
(c) Make trustworthy friends.
(d) Find work.

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

4. Booker notes that when it comes to giving money to his Tuskegee school, some people:
(a) Give more than they can possibly afford.
(b) Would rather spend it on their families.
(c) Bring meals instead.
(d) Give more often and more generously.

5. The author notes that many people who got an inkling of education became:
(a) Doctors or attorneys.
(b) Teachers or preachers.
(c) Entrepreneurs or salesmen.
(d) Public speakers or politicians.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What expo is Booker invited to speak at in September of 1895?

4. In "The Reconstruction Period" chapter, what does the author conclude about many teachers and preachers, as well as some politicians?

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

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