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

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

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

4. What are the names of Booker's two sons?
(a) Booker and Ernest.
(b) Elias and Jacob.
(c) Lewis and Edison.
(d) Jonathan and Edward.

5. Booker points out that those who can't offer his Tuskegee school monetary donations instead offer:
(a) Their time.
(b) Home-cooked meals.
(c) Advice.
(d) Family heirlooms.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Booker's second wife?

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

4. Booker observes that during the Reconstruction Period, many who held public office were unable to do what after leaving office?

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

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