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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Walks two miles to his house.
(b) Takes a train.
(c) Waits for him at his work.
(d) Rides a horse-drawn carriage.

2. Why does Booker say it was worth the effort to travel two thousand miles to give a five-minute speech?
(a) The women's group makes a generous donation to his school.
(b) He enjoyed meeting the President.
(c) He does not mind spreading the word about his school.
(d) He reaches influential people, and more speaking engagements result.

3. As Booker prepares to speak at the expo in 1895, he feels the weight of responsibility because his audience consists of:
(a) Northerners, Southerners, blacks, and whites.
(b) Fellow educators.
(c) Politicians and other influential policy makers.
(d) Wealthy potential donors.

4. What does Booker observe about individuals educated in more affluent schools where the majority of their needs are met?
(a) They are less prepared to deal with life outside of school.
(b) They are mentally capable but emotionally helpless.
(c) They get a better education.
(d) They tend to become spoiled and rude.

5. How does a mill owner help the Tuskegee Institute?
(a) Providing lumber for a large central building.
(b) Building new desks for the students.
(c) Offering apprenticeships to several of the students.
(d) Making a very large monetary donation.

Short Answer Questions

1. To help Booker while he's studying at Hampton, who sends him small amounts of money whenever possible?

2. Booker visits Washington, D.C. to ask the U.S. President to do what?

3. Regarding the people that Booker approaches to support Tuskegee Institute, he notes that:

4. In the chapter "Raising Money," what is the outcome of the meeting Booker has with a man he had been told might be interested in donating to his school?

5. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?

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