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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Booker purchase to help his students learn more about working with their hands?
(a) A defunct restaurant.
(b) An acre of forest land.
(c) A dilapidated barn.
(d) The remains of a plantation.

3. How does Booker T. Washington get his last name?
(a) He selects it when he starts school.
(b) His father gives it to him.
(c) It belonged to his great-grandfather.
(d) The county clerk selects it and writes it on his birth certificate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As he travels to Hampton, the author arrives in Richmond, Virginia, flat broke and spends the night where?

2. When Booker works for Mrs. Ruffner, how much is he paid?

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

4. Booker's class at Tuskegee quickly grows to how many students?

5. What job does Booker take to pay for his room and board at Hampton?

(see the answer key)

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