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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?
(a) He promises to be her best student ever.
(b) He's tired, dirty, and ragged from his long journey.
(c) He's thrilled to be there and ready to learn.
(d) He hasn't had a drink of water or any food for a day and a half.

2. During the winter months, Mrs. Ruffner allows Booker to spend an hour a day doing what?
(a) Taking a lunch break.
(b) Attending school.
(c) Socializing with friends.
(d) Learning to play the piano.

3. Booker feels that some individuals were not served well enough by their education and that, in the end, their desires increased but:
(a) Their dreams were shattered.
(b) Their willingness to work for what they desired was lacking.
(c) Their ability to meet these desires did not increase.
(d) Their living conditions deteriorated.

4. Shortly after acquiring their freedom, where does the author's family move to?
(a) Elkins, West Virginia.
(b) Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
(c) Mather, Pennsylvania.
(d) Malden, West Virginia.

5. As a young boy, one of Booker's jobs is what?
(a) Carrying corn to the mill.
(b) Painting fences.
(c) None of these is correct.
(d) Taking wheat to the silo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies at the end of Booker's second year at Hampton?

2. Once freed, how do Booker and his family reach their new home to live with his stepfather?

3. Booker notes that many blacks of his era wanted to learn what two languages?

4. On his journey to Hampton, Booker runs out of money for public transportation. How does he continue his journey?

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

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