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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. What does Booker remark regarding the acceptance of Indians by the blacks at Hampton?
(a) He wonders if another race would have been as welcoming.
(b) He says that any other group would have done the same.
(c) He feels there was more tension than there should have been.
(d) He states that the acceptance is perfectly natural and normal.

2. 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) Two customers come forward to claim the money.
(c) The proprietor asks his customers who is missing ten dollars.
(d) The proprietor keeps it.

3. To help Booker while he's studying at Hampton, who sends him small amounts of money whenever possible?
(a) His previous employer, Mrs. Ruffner.
(b) His mother and stepfather.
(c) His previous teachers.
(d) His brother John.

4. Why do the blacks at Hampton agree to room with Indians?
(a) To express their gratitude for the work the Indians are doing at the school.
(b) To protect the Indians from the outside world.
(c) So that both groups can learn new concepts from each other.
(d) To help the Indians learn English and societal norms.

5. Why does Washington travel with Armstrong throughout larger Northern cities?
(a) To gather donations for Tuskegee.
(b) To give lectures on successful teaching techniques.
(c) To learn from other educational programs.
(d) To recruit new students.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Booker observes that during the Reconstruction Period, many who held public office were unable to do what after leaving office?

4. How long does it take Booker's school to raise enough money to pay off debt?

5. In the author's view, how would the freed slaves have been better served?

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