1. As he travels to Hampton, the author arrives in Richmond, Virginia, flat broke and spends the night where?
(a) In a barn.
(b) In a church.
(c) Under a drawbridge.
(d) Under a boardwalk.

2. How does Booker T. Washington get his last name?
(a) His father gives it to him.
(b) The county clerk selects it and writes it on his birth certificate.
(c) He selects it when he starts school.
(d) It belonged to his great-grandfather.

3. When speaking about other students at Hampton, Booker notes that:
(a) They are intelligent but lack common sense.
(b) He is the oldest there.
(c) Their parents can afford to pay the tuition.
(d) They also make necessary sacrifices.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Emancipation Proclamation is read to slaves, freeing them immediately, what does Booker say they consider after their initial celebration?

2. When Booker decides to go to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia, how does his community help him?

3. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?

4. Why do young Booker and his family live in the plantation's kitchen?

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

(see the answer key)

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