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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do members of the community buy the bricks made by Booker's students?
(a) They are quality bricks, and there is no nearby competition.
(b) The bricks are far superior to what local competitors make.
(c) The community tries to help the school in every way possible.
(d) The bricks aren't of the best quality, but they are inexpensive.

2. Who mentors Booker as he tries to establish a school in Tuskegee?
(a) George W. Campbell, a former slave owner.
(b) No one.
(c) George Campbell and Lewis Adams.
(d) Lewis Adams, a former slave.

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. Booker notes that when it comes to giving money to his Tuskegee school, some people:
(a) Would rather spend it on their families.
(b) Bring meals instead.
(c) Give more often and more generously.
(d) Give more than they can possibly afford.

5. Why is the plantation kitchen usually removed from the rest of the house?
(a) To keep kitchen servants and slaves out of the house.
(b) Because of the danger of fire.
(c) Because it generates too much smoke.
(d) To keep kitchen smells out of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Booker states that many former slaves wanted to:

2. Once freed, how do Booker and his family reach their new home to live with his stepfather?

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

4. When Booker is asked how his school can succeed with him gone so much, what does he reply?

5. When he arrives at the school he's overseeing in Tuskegee, what does Booker find?

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