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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Robert C. Bedford?
(a) A white pastor at a black church.
(b) The director of a nearby white elementary school.
(c) The director of a nearby black elementary school.
(d) A black pastor at a white church.

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

3. During his big speech in 1895, what does Booker focus on?
(a) The people's responsibility towards future generations.
(b) The need for good teachers to train the next generation.
(c) The economic state of the nation's educational system.
(d) The need for blacks and whites to work together.

4. Who becomes Tuskegee Institute's treasurer and substitute principal?
(a) Lewis Adams.
(b) Jonathan Armstrong.
(c) George Campbell.
(d) Warren Logan.

5. What does Booker say about his school's treasurer?
(a) He is the most qualified man for the job due to his banking background.
(b) He was under suspicion for a time when funds went missing.
(c) He is never discouraged and believes in the success of the school.
(d) He regularly finds innovative ways to raise money for the school.

6. What does Booker's third wife do at Tuskegee?
(a) She is a teacher and lady principal.
(b) She is head cook.
(c) She is director of the girls' dormitory.
(d) She is a teacher and musician.

7. Who is Booker's second wife?
(a) Miss Ruthie.
(b) Miss Davidson.
(c) Miss Mackie.
(d) Miss Jefferson.

8. Why does Washington travel with Armstrong throughout larger Northern cities?
(a) To recruit new students.
(b) To give lectures on successful teaching techniques.
(c) To gather donations for Tuskegee.
(d) To learn from other educational programs.

9. Why does Booker have his students build the Tuskegee Institute's buildings?
(a) To show the surrounding community that he is committed to making a difference.
(b) To save money and teach his students practical skills.
(c) To show them that work is not drudgery when innovative methods are used.
(d) The people he initially hired to construct the buildings took the money and left town.

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

11. Teachers at Tuskegee are largely recruited from where?
(a) Howard.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Hampton.
(d) Princeton.

12. With a working kiln, Booker and his students make bricks for their school and for what other purpose?
(a) For a community center.
(b) To build a homeless shelter.
(c) For a hurricane shelter.
(d) To sell to the community.

13. Who is Washington's third wife?
(a) Martha Jones Jackson.
(b) JoEllen Agnes Baker.
(c) Elizabeth Stanton Smith.
(d) Margaret James Murray.

14. In his chapter on public speaking, the author expresses that before a speech, he:
(a) Typically rewrites his entire speech.
(b) Takes a warm bath to relax.
(c) Practices in front of the mirror.
(d) Never ceases to be nervous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does General Armstrong teach at Tuskegee?

2. Who does Booker visit with while traveling in Europe?

3. Booker says that officials and leaders who visit the Tuskegee Institute are what?

4. As Booker prepares to speak at the expo in 1895, he feels the weight of responsibility because his audience consists of:

5. What do donors and supporters of Tuskegee thank Washington for?

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