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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. 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.

2. After traveling two thousand miles to give his five-minute speech, what does Booker do?
(a) Spends time sightseeing.
(b) Returns home.
(c) Takes a train back to Boston.
(d) Attends a dinner event.

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) Often in debt by the end of the month.
(c) Considered wealthy.
(d) Expected to pay higher taxes.

4. 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.

5. Who is Booker's second wife?
(a) Miss Ruthie.
(b) Miss Jefferson.
(c) Miss Davidson.
(d) Miss Mackie.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Booker's second wife?

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

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

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