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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Booker visit with while traveling in Europe?
(a) The Queen of England.
(b) Mark Twain and Susan B. Anthony.
(c) Thomas Edison and Marie Curie.
(d) The King of Spain.

4. When money is raised for Booker and his wife to travel to Europe, the author feels what?
(a) Thankful because his wife deserves a break.
(b) Excited about seeing Europe.
(c) Guilty at vacationing while others work.
(d) Relieved that he finally gets a vacation.

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

6. 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) The only southerner invited to speak at the event.
(d) Hailed as a hero.

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

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

9. Booker says that officials and leaders who visit the Tuskegee Institute are what?
(a) Appalled by conditions.
(b) Ready to help in every way possible.
(c) Impressed by its progress.
(d) Anxious to see results.

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

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

12. Why does Booker turn down offers from publishers and speech circuits?
(a) They do not offer enough payment.
(b) He'd rather spend time researching better education methods.
(c) To continue his work at Tuskegee.
(d) He does not trust their intentions.

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

14. What do donors and supporters of Tuskegee thank Washington for?
(a) His dedication to teaching.
(b) The opportunity to support a worthy cause.
(c) His willingness to do everything humanly possible for his students.
(d) A chance to visit the school.

15. During his speech at the Atlanta Exposition, Washington says people need to work together to pull the South up, or else:
(a) Bury their heads in the sand like an ostrich.
(b) Give up and walk away.
(c) Allow others to pull against progress.
(d) Watch in despair as the nation crumbles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When asking for funds for his school from the wealthy, Booker notes that it's best to:

2. Who becomes Tuskegee Institute's treasurer and substitute principal?

3. Booker notes that when it comes to giving money to his Tuskegee school, some people:

4. What does Booker feel should determine the right to vote?

5. In "Raising Money," although Washington's meeting with a potential donor for his school doesn't go quite as expected, what happens years later?

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