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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Teaching School in a Stable and a Hen House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Booker say that the poor families of Tuskegee typically eat?
(a) Corn bread, peas, and pork fat.
(b) Chicken and rice.
(c) Biscuits and grits with gravy.
(d) Lima beans, wheat rolls, and onions.

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

3. Who dies at the end of Booker's second year at Hampton?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His stepfather.
(c) His mother.
(d) A favorite teacher.

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

5. What does Booker remark regarding the acceptance of Indians by the blacks at Hampton?
(a) He wonders if another race would have been as welcoming.
(b) He feels there was more tension than there should have been.
(c) He says that any other group would have done the same.
(d) He states that the acceptance is perfectly natural and normal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Booker states that in addition to receiving book knowledge in school, former slaves should be taught:

3. As a young boy, one of Booker's jobs is what?

4. During the winter months, Mrs. Ruffner allows Booker to spend an hour a day doing what?

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

(see the answer key)

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