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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Secret of Success in Public Speaking.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author tells the story of finding a ten-dollar bill while working at a restaurant. What happens when he shows the money to the proprietor?
(a) A customer tells them it was left as a tip.
(b) The proprietor keeps it.
(c) The proprietor asks his customers who is missing ten dollars.
(d) Two customers come forward to claim the money.

2. When Booker is hired as a waiter at a classy restaurant, who chastises him, and why?
(a) The proprietor, for dropping a tray.
(b) The host, for getting in the way of other waiters.
(c) The cook, for getting the order wrong.
(d) The men he's waiting on, for doing a poor job.

3. Why does Booker turn down offers from publishers and speech circuits?
(a) They do not offer enough payment.
(b) He'd rather spend time researching better education methods.
(c) To continue his work at Tuskegee.
(d) He does not trust their intentions.

4. During his big speech in 1895, what does Booker focus on?
(a) The people's responsibility towards future generations.
(b) The need for good teachers to train the next generation.
(c) The need for blacks and whites to work together.
(d) The economic state of the nation's educational system.

5. "Porter Hall" at Tuskegee Institute is named after whom?
(a) The mayor of Tuskegee at the time the school opened.
(b) The state governor at the time the school was established.
(c) Jonathan Porter, Booker's childhood friend.
(d) A.H. Porter, who donated a large sum.

Short Answer Questions

1. While working for Mrs. Ruffner, Booker soon learns that she demands:

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

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

4. Before giving his speech at the 1895 expo, Booker does what?

5. Booker notes that giving the students a building project teaches them all aspects of construction and gives them:

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