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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. What job does Booker take to pay for his room and board at Hampton?
(a) Tutor.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Cook.
(d) Gardener.

2. Once freed, how do Booker and his family reach their new home to live with his stepfather?
(a) Ride mules several hundred miles.
(b) Catch a train.
(c) Hitching rides in wagons.
(d) Walk several hundred miles.

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

4. The "T" in Booker T. Washington stands for:
(a) Taliaferro.
(b) Theodoro.
(c) Trumbert.
(d) Thomasino.

5. 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) Paints a building.
(b) Delivers groceries.
(c) Digs ditches.
(d) Unloads a ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Booker first starts school, why is he not able to attend full time?

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

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

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

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

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