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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By saving enough money, who does Booker help send to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute?
(a) His brother John and their adopted brother James.
(b) His adopted brother James and his cousin David.
(c) His brother John and his sister Amanda.
(d) His sister Amanda and their cousin David.

2. What does Booker observe about individuals educated in more affluent schools where the majority of their needs are met?
(a) They are mentally capable but emotionally helpless.
(b) They get a better education.
(c) They tend to become spoiled and rude.
(d) They are less prepared to deal with life outside of school.

3. On his way to Hampton, Booker stops at Richmond to earn money for the remainder of his journey. What work does he do in Richmond?
(a) Unloads a ship.
(b) Delivers groceries.
(c) Paints a building.
(d) Digs ditches.

4. What does the author say he learns about manual labor from Miss Mackie?
(a) It's better to pay someone else to do it.
(b) It has its rewards and is nothing to be ashamed of.
(c) It should be done quietly and discreetly.
(d) Shortcuts for doing the job faster.

5. When Booker decides to go to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia, how does his community help him?
(a) Buying him a few school supplies.
(b) Giving him small donations.
(c) Writing letters of recommendation.
(d) Offering transportation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to overcrowding at Hampton, there isn't enough room in the dormitories and some students have to spend the winter in:

2. Booker says that even as a very young child, most of his time is spent:

3. Booker explains that some girls who had worked as laundresses went to school for six to eight years and came out not wanting to do laundry but wanting:

4. What agreement is made so that Booker can spend more time at school?

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

(see the answer key)

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