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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does General Armstrong teach at Tuskegee?
(a) Yes, full-time.
(b) No, but he heads a building project.
(c) No, he's at Hampton.
(d) Yes, part-time.

2. Because he's disappointed by how the people of Tuskegee regard Christmas, what does Booker introduce at his school?
(a) Lessons from major world religions.
(b) Ethics education.
(c) History of Christianity.
(d) Bible teachings.

3. When Booker speaks of the Christmas season, what is his complaint?
(a) People give each other useless trinkets.
(b) People have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.
(c) Churches must shorten their Christmas services.
(d) Stores sell too many unnecessary items.

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

5. In "Raising Money," after his meeting with a man whom he expected would donate to his school, how does Booker feel?
(a) Elated.
(b) Very grateful.
(c) As though he wasted his time.
(d) Angry but not defeated.

6. What does Booker receive following his Atlanta Exposition speech?
(a) A basket of flowers.
(b) A threatening letter.
(c) An outpouring of approval.
(d) An invitation to dinner.

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

8. What does Booker tell people that he enjoys doing in his spare time in Tuskegee?
(a) Plant in his garden and raise fowl.
(b) Write his memoir.
(c) Visit friends.
(d) Engage in philosophical debates.

9. According to Washington, what group makes the best audience?
(a) Businessmen.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Teachers.

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

11. How does Booker handle complaints by parents who don't want their students to do manual labor at his school?
(a) He recruits these parents to help with construction projects.
(b) He excuses their children from doing manual labor.
(c) He ignores them.
(d) He gives the parents a lecture about the benefits of hard work.

12. What does General Armstrong loan to the Tuskegee Institute?
(a) His personal savings.
(b) His book collection.
(c) His guesthouse.
(d) His maps and globes.

13. How long does it take Booker's school to raise enough money to pay off debt?
(a) A few months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Fifteen months.

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

15. When Booker is asked how his school can succeed with him gone so much, what does he reply?
(a) The school can't succeed if nobody goes out to talk about it and generate support.
(b) The students are industrious and can take care of themselves.
(c) The school is organized such that others can take over aspects of the operation in his absence.
(d) He leaves precise, detailed instructions for the teachers and administrators.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When Booker goes to the smoking car of a train after dining with two women, what happens?

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