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

2. During a fight between blacks and whites, what happens to Mr. Ruffner, the white salt mines owner, when he stands up for the blacks?
(a) He is offered the job of mayor.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He is cheered enthusiastically.
(d) He is severely injured.

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

4. While living with his stepfather, young Booker works:
(a) Selling salt door to door.
(b) Delivering salt to merchants.
(c) At salt furnaces.
(d) Driving salt trucks.

5. After completing his studies and returning to Malden, Booker is hired to work as a teacher. His workdays start at 8:00 AM and don't end until what time?
(a) 7:00 PM.
(b) 8:00 PM.
(c) 10:00 PM.
(d) 6:00 PM.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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