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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Booker notes that giving the students a building project teaches them all aspects of construction and gives them:
(a) A sense of worth and accomplishment.
(b) Hands-on experience to keep them from getting bored.
(c) A trade to fall back on when they leave school.
(d) A reason to better appreciate their studies.

2. What does Booker say about the way that Southerners treat him?
(a) They never insult him.
(b) They treat him like royalty.
(c) They are indifferent to him.
(d) They treat him poorly.

3. When Booker goes to the smoking car of a train after dining with two women, what happens?
(a) He is greeted politely and left alone.
(b) He is asked to leave.
(c) Everyone in the smoking car walks out.
(d) Everyone greets him and talks to him about his work.

4. As Washington's speaking engagements increase, he becomes aware that he carries a great burden because:
(a) Many whites are waiting for him to misspeak.
(b) His school's success depends on his fundraising ability.
(c) He represents all teachers across the nation.
(d) The ears of the entire world are listening.

5. What do Booker and his co-teacher at Tuskegee agree they need to add to their curriculum?
(a) Latin.
(b) Hygiene.
(c) Music.
(d) Agriculture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Worrying over his students, Booker often loses:

2. The author notes that many people who got an inkling of education became:

3. Booker points out that those who can't offer his Tuskegee school monetary donations instead offer:

4. Why does Washington travel with Armstrong throughout larger Northern cities?

5. At the Tuskegee Institute, Booker absolutely insists that every student have and use a:

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