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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black Race and Red Race.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 thrilled to be there and ready to learn.
(c) He promises to be her best student ever.
(d) He's tired, dirty, and ragged from his long journey.

3. When Booker travels with a young Indian boy who is ill, how are they treated by outsiders?
(a) The boy is accepted into establishments that Booker is not allowed to enter.
(b) They are rejected by everyone they seek help from.
(c) Booker is accepted into establishments that the boy is not allowed to enter.
(d) They are welcomed by everyone they seek help from.

4. Booker T. Washington spends his early years, from his birth until the end of the Civil War, as:
(a) An orphan.
(b) A refugee.
(c) A slave.
(d) A homeless child.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter "Boyhood Days," what does Booker say he does in order to get to school on time?

2. What do the Hampton night school students do during the day?

3. The author tells the story of finding a ten-dollar bill while working at a restaurant. What happens when he shows the money to the proprietor?

4. What does the author say that all of the newly freed, former slaves want?

5. When Booker wants a cap in order to fit in at his school, what does his mother do?

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