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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although he is uncertain of the exact location of his birth, Booker T. Washington believes he was born near a:
(a) Farm.
(b) Post office.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Train station.

2. The author notes that many people who got an inkling of education became:
(a) Teachers or preachers.
(b) Entrepreneurs or salesmen.
(c) Doctors or attorneys.
(d) Public speakers or politicians.

3. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?
(a) Lack of free time.
(b) Lack of book learning.
(c) No writing supplies.
(d) No hope for advancement.

4. As a child, Booker lives in a cabin that also serves as:
(a) The community's meeting hall.
(b) A garden tool storage shed.
(c) The plantation's kitchen.
(d) A chicken coop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Booker say about his job working in coalmines?

2. As a young boy, one of Booker's jobs is what?

3. By saving enough money, who does Booker help send to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute?

4. Where does Booker go at the end of his second year at Hampton?

5. What does the author say he learns about manual labor from Miss Mackie?

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