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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Atlanta Exposition Address.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?
(a) No writing supplies.
(b) Lack of free time.
(c) No hope for advancement.
(d) Lack of book learning.

2. In order to repay debts Booker's school has accumulated, his co-teacher holds what type of fundraisers?
(a) Reading marathons.
(b) Rummage sales.
(c) Festivals.
(d) Bake sales.

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) They are welcomed by everyone they seek help from.
(d) Booker is accepted into establishments that the boy is not allowed to enter.

4. What does the author say that all of the newly freed, former slaves want?
(a) Monetary compensation from former masters.
(b) To own land.
(c) To change their names.
(d) Assistance with adjusting to their new lives.

5. When Booker speaks of the Christmas season, what is his complaint?
(a) People have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.
(b) People give each other useless trinkets.
(c) Churches must shorten their Christmas services.
(d) Stores sell too many unnecessary items.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Booker is hired as a waiter at a classy restaurant, who chastises him, and why?

2. All of Booker's students at Tuskegee are at least:

3. 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?

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

5. How does Robert Bedford become involved with Tuskegee Institute?

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