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

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

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

4. Booker is invited to serve on what kind of board?
(a) A teacher's rights board.
(b) An educational juror's board.
(c) An equal rights board.
(d) An educational advancement board.

5. How does Robert Bedford become involved with Tuskegee Institute?
(a) As the school's chaplain.
(b) As a teacher.
(c) As its assistant principal.
(d) As a school trustee.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. As Washington's speaking engagements increase, he becomes aware that he carries a great burden because:

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Booker walks two miles to a man's house to request a donation for his school?

2. Explain why Washington says he feels responsible for the success of Tuskegee Institute.

3. Why do Booker and his students launch an effort to make bricks?

4. How do his students treat Booker T. Washington?

5. Who is Rev. Robert C. Bedford?

6. What are some of the things that Booker says about his personal experience with public speaking?

7. What hardships are experienced when Booker, his staff, and his students launch a boarding program effort at Tuskegee?

8. What important lesson does Booker T. Washington say he learns from General Armstrong?

9. During his speech to a large audience at the Atlanta Exposition, what does Booker focus on?

10. How does a mill owner help out Booker's Tuskegee school?

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