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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To help Booker while he's studying at Hampton, who sends him small amounts of money whenever possible?
(a) His mother and stepfather.
(b) His previous teachers.
(c) His previous employer, Mrs. Ruffner.
(d) His brother John.

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

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

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

5. When he teaches back home in Malden, what does Booker include in his curriculum for his day classes?
(a) Calculus, astronomy, and astrology.
(b) Proper hygiene and personal care.
(c) Cooking, house cleaning, and woodworking.
(d) Latin, French, and Portuguese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?

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

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

4. While working for Mrs. Ruffner, Booker soon learns that she demands:

5. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?

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