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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Raising Money.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Washington travel with Armstrong throughout larger Northern cities?
(a) To gather donations for Tuskegee.
(b) To learn from other educational programs.
(c) To recruit new students.
(d) To give lectures on successful teaching techniques.

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

4. On his journey to Hampton, Booker runs out of money for public transportation. How does he continue his journey?
(a) Hiding in a hay wagon.
(b) Hopping onto a freight train.
(c) Borrowing a bicycle, which he later returns.
(d) Walking and hitching rides.

5. The author completes his studies at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute:
(a) Even though half the class fails.
(b) In time to attend his sister's wedding.
(c) With honors.
(d) Owing the school a large sum of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Booker state about the attitude of his Tuskegee students against manual labor?

2. What does Booker comment about the schools in Tuskegee?

3. How does Booker handle complaints by parents who don't want their students to do manual labor at his school?

4. When he teaches back home in Malden, what does Booker include in his curriculum for his day classes?

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

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