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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Struggle for an Education.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his journey to Hampton, Booker runs out of money for public transportation. How does he continue his journey?
(a) Walking and hitching rides.
(b) Hiding in a hay wagon.
(c) Borrowing a bicycle, which he later returns.
(d) Hopping onto a freight train.

2. When Booker wants a cap in order to fit in at his school, what does his mother do?
(a) Sells her ring to buy him a cap.
(b) Buys less food to save money for a cap.
(c) Tells him to get a second job so he can afford to buy a cap.
(d) Makes him a cap out of scrap denim.

3. Why is the plantation kitchen usually removed from the rest of the house?
(a) To keep kitchen servants and slaves out of the house.
(b) Because it generates too much smoke.
(c) To keep kitchen smells out of the house.
(d) Because of the danger of fire.

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

5. When Booker works for Mrs. Ruffner, how much is he paid?
(a) Five dollars a month.
(b) Ten dollars a week.
(c) Ten dollars a month.
(d) Five dollars a week.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Once freed, how do Booker and his family reach their new home to live with his stepfather?

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

4. What is the first number that Booker says he learns?

5. As a child, Booker lives in a cabin that also serves as:

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