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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. Shortly after acquiring their freedom, where does the author's family move to?
(a) Mather, Pennsylvania.
(b) Elkins, West Virginia.
(c) Malden, West Virginia.
(d) Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

2. 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.

3. 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) Digs ditches.
(c) Unloads a ship.
(d) Delivers groceries.

4. Due to overcrowding at Hampton, there isn't enough room in the dormitories and some students have to spend the winter in:
(a) Barns.
(b) Tents.
(c) Cardboard boxes.
(d) School hallways.

5. What is Booker's brother's name?
(a) John.
(b) Benton.
(c) Bill.
(d) Jeremiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the plantation kitchen usually removed from the rest of the house?

2. What does Booker say about his job working in coalmines?

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

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

5. Although he is uncertain of the exact location of his birth, Booker T. Washington believes he was born near a:

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