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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Booker states that the vast majority of blacks at Hampton are more than willing to:
(a) Learn and practice the traditions of the Indians.
(b) Work three jobs while studying.
(c) Spend less than six hours sleeping in order to have more study time.
(d) Accept the Indians into their school.

2. What does Booker observe about individuals educated in more affluent schools where the majority of their needs are met?
(a) They are mentally capable but emotionally helpless.
(b) They get a better education.
(c) They tend to become spoiled and rude.
(d) They are less prepared to deal with life outside of school.

3. During a fight between blacks and whites, what happens to Mr. Ruffner, the white salt mines owner, when he stands up for the blacks?
(a) He is cheered enthusiastically.
(b) He is severely injured.
(c) He is offered the job of mayor.
(d) He is arrested.

4. All of Booker's students at Tuskegee are at least:
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twenty-one.

5. To start with, how many students does Booker have at his school in Tuskegee?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Seven.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Reconstruction Period" chapter, what does the author conclude about many teachers and preachers, as well as some politicians?

2. What does Booker purchase to help his students learn more about working with their hands?

3. At Hampton, the blacks and the Indians:

4. What do most of the farmers in Tuskegee grow?

5. Booker feels that the people of Tuskegee should be using part of their land for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Booker describe the residents of Tuskegee?

2. What does Booker say that many blacks aspire to during the post-Civil War "Reconstruction Period?"

3. What does young Booker do on the plantation as a slave?

4. Upon obtaining their freedom, where do Booker and his family go?

5. What important lesson does Booker learn working with Miss Mackie, whom he describes as a member of a cultured Northern family?

6. Explain why Booker feels that many students come out of school with an education but without the ability to make a living.

7. What does Booker do at the end of his first year at Hampton?

8. Why does Booker purchase an old plantation for the Tuskegee Institute?

9. Does Mrs. Ruffner encourage Booker to get an education?

10. Describe Booker's first group of students at Tuskegee.

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