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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Booker states that the vast majority of blacks at Hampton are more than willing to:
(a) Work three jobs while studying.
(b) Spend less than six hours sleeping in order to have more study time.
(c) Accept the Indians into their school.
(d) Learn and practice the traditions of the Indians.

2. During a fight between blacks and whites, what happens to Mr. Ruffner, the white salt mines owner, when he stands up for the blacks?
(a) He is arrested.
(b) He is severely injured.
(c) He is cheered enthusiastically.
(d) He is offered the job of mayor.

3. In addition to teaching day and night classes and doing tutoring, Booker teaches:
(a) Theater.
(b) Sunday school.
(c) Piano.
(d) Athletics.

4. In order to repay debts Booker's school has accumulated, his co-teacher holds what type of fundraisers?
(a) Reading marathons.
(b) Bake sales.
(c) Festivals.
(d) Rummage sales.

5. After completing his studies and returning to Malden, Booker is hired to work as a teacher. His workdays start at 8:00 AM and don't end until what time?
(a) 7:00 PM.
(b) 6:00 PM.
(c) 8:00 PM.
(d) 10:00 PM.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Booker and his students try to construct a kiln for baking bricks?

2. While living with his stepfather, young Booker works:

3. What do Booker and his co-teacher at Tuskegee agree they need to add to their curriculum?

4. What does Booker purchase to help his students learn more about working with their hands?

5. All of Booker's students at Tuskegee are at least:

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