1. In June of 1881, Booker is hired to oversee what kind of school in Tuskegee?
(a) A "one-room school," where different grade levels are taught in one class.
(b) A boarding school for pre-med students.
(c) A "normal school," which is a school that trains teachers.
(d) A religious school for seminary students.

2. In the chapter "Raising Money," Booker relates the story of being told about a man who might be interested in donating to his school. How does Booker reach the man?
(a) Waits for him at his work.
(b) Rides a horse-drawn carriage.
(c) Walks two miles to his house.
(d) Takes a train.

3. When asking for funds for his school from the wealthy, Booker notes that it's best to:
(a) Try to make the donors feel guilty.
(b) Present facts about the school and not appear to beg.
(c) Speak loudly and quickly to generate excitement.
(d) Compliment the donors profusely.

4. When the author writes about the condition of the school he oversees in Tuskegee, what does he say about an umbrella?
(a) There is only one umbrella available to the class, and students take turns using it.
(b) On rainy days, a student holds an umbrella over Booker's head because the classroom leaks.
(c) When Booker's umbrella tears in a violent storm, there are no funds available for a replacement, so he patches it up.
(d) On "Teacher Appreciation Day," the students collect just enough money to buy Booker a gift of an umbrella.

5. While working for Mrs. Ruffner, Booker soon learns that she demands:
(a) Precision, order, and honesty.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Extra chores above and beyond the job definition.
(d) Her employees to work very hard.