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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Booker gets up one evening to check on a group of young men at Tuskegee, what does he find?
(a) The men sleeping soundly in their rooms.
(b) The men studying diligently for the next day's exams.
(c) The young men making more bricks with the kiln to speed up construction.
(d) The young men huddled around a fire, sharing the one blanket the school was able to provide them.

2. When asking for funds for his school from the wealthy, Booker notes that it's best to:
(a) Try to make the donors feel guilty.
(b) Speak loudly and quickly to generate excitement.
(c) Present facts about the school and not appear to beg.
(d) Compliment the donors profusely.

3. 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) He represents all teachers across the nation.
(c) His school's success depends on his fundraising ability.
(d) The ears of the entire world are listening.

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

5. 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 reaches influential people, and more speaking engagements result.
(c) He enjoyed meeting the President.
(d) He does not mind spreading the word about his school.

6. Why does Booker sell his own watch to raise fifteen dollars?
(a) To treat his students to lunch.
(b) To help fund his students' brick-building efforts.
(c) To cover a portion of a student's tuition.
(d) To pay for patching up the school roof.

7. What does Booker T. Washington say that General Armstrong teaches him about racial prejudice?
(a) It's a waste of time and energy.
(b) It's unavoidable.
(c) With much effort, it can be overcome.
(d) It's a sin.

8. At his speaking engagement at the expo in 1895, Booker is:
(a) Booed loudly.
(b) The only black man invited to speak at the event.
(c) Hailed as a hero.
(d) The only southerner invited to speak at the event.

9. During the time that a new boarding program is being developed at Tuskegee Institute, challenges include:
(a) A shortage of building supplies.
(b) Having nowhere to cook and no dining hall.
(c) Almost burning down the school.
(d) A strike by the school's teachers.

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

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

12. What does Booker state about the attitude of his Tuskegee students against manual labor?
(a) It is perfectly understandable.
(b) It is counterproductive.
(c) It begins to change.
(d) It doesn't change at all.

13. Before giving his speech at the 1895 expo, Booker does what?
(a) Reads.
(b) Prays.
(c) Meets with his mentor.
(d) Walks to clear his mind.

14. Washington travels two thousand miles to give a five-minute speech to whom?
(a) A women's group.
(b) A group of influential people.
(c) The President of the U.S.
(d) A retired general.

15. After traveling two thousand miles to give his five-minute speech, what does Booker do?
(a) Takes a train back to Boston.
(b) Spends time sightseeing.
(c) Attends a dinner event.
(d) Returns home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Booker notes that giving the students a building project teaches them all aspects of construction and gives them:

2. What happens to Booker's second wife?

3. "Porter Hall" at Tuskegee Institute is named after whom?

4. When money is raised for Booker and his wife to travel to Europe, the author feels what?

5. What does Booker say about the way that Southerners treat him?

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