2. What do Booker and his students discover when they first try to make bricks?
(a) They don't have the right materials.
(b) It's terribly time-consuming and boring.
(c) It's easier than it looks.
(d) It's not easy.

3. 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?
(a) The man does not make a donation.
(b) The man cuts the meeting short and asks Booker to leave.
(c) The man donates a large sum.
(d) The man explains he is no longer wealthy.

4. 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) Walks two miles to his house.
(c) Takes a train.
(d) Waits for him at his work.

5. During his travels, what does Booker like to do on the train rides?
(a) Rehearse his speeches.
(b) Meet new people.
(c) Read and relax.
(d) Sleep.

6. What does Booker feel should determine the right to vote?
(a) Age alone.
(b) An eligibility test for both races.
(c) Being born in the U.S.
(d) The ability to read.

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

8. Why do members of the community buy the bricks made by Booker's students?
(a) They are quality bricks, and there is no nearby competition.
(b) The bricks aren't of the best quality, but they are inexpensive.
(c) The community tries to help the school in every way possible.
(d) The bricks are far superior to what local competitors make.

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

10. "Porter Hall" at Tuskegee Institute is named after whom?
(a) The state governor at the time the school was established.
(b) The mayor of Tuskegee at the time the school opened.
(c) Jonathan Porter, Booker's childhood friend.
(d) A.H. Porter, who donated a large sum.

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

12. Booker remarks that too many people use the Christmas season as:
(a) An excuse to ignore work and drink excessively.
(b) A time to overindulge in rich foods.
(c) A holiday for bribing teachers with gifts.
(d) A time to complain to relatives and employers.

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

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

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