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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Helping Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Booker first starts school, why is he not able to attend full time?
(a) He has to take care of the family's sheep.
(b) His mother needs his help around the house.
(c) His stepfather forces him to continue working.
(d) He cannot afford to pay the tuition.

2. Booker says that even as a very young child, most of his time is spent:
(a) Studying.
(b) Playing.
(c) Working.
(d) Singing.

3. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?
(a) He hasn't had a drink of water or any food for a day and a half.
(b) He's tired, dirty, and ragged from his long journey.
(c) He promises to be her best student ever.
(d) He's thrilled to be there and ready to learn.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Booker take to pay for his room and board at Hampton?

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

3. The author completes his studies at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute:

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

5. As he travels to Hampton, the author arrives in Richmond, Virginia, flat broke and spends the night where?

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