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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Reconstruction Period.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does Booker take to pay for his room and board at Hampton?
(a) Janitor.
(b) Tutor.
(c) Cook.
(d) Gardener.

2. The author completes his studies at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute:
(a) Owing the school a large sum of money.
(b) With honors.
(c) In time to attend his sister's wedding.
(d) Even though half the class fails.

3. When he teaches back home in Malden, what does Booker include in his curriculum for his day classes?
(a) Proper hygiene and personal care.
(b) Calculus, astronomy, and astrology.
(c) Latin, French, and Portuguese.
(d) Cooking, house cleaning, and woodworking.

4. What is Booker's brother's name?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Bill.
(c) Benton.
(d) John.

5. 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) Find work.
(c) Return to their communities.
(d) Make trustworthy friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Booker states that many former slaves wanted to:

2. What is the potato bin that Booker describes from his childhood home?

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

4. To help Booker while he's studying at Hampton, who sends him small amounts of money whenever possible?

5. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?

(see the answer key)

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