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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. When Booker is schedule to speak in Boston, he's also invited to speak where?
(a) In the South.
(b) In his hometown.
(c) In Detroit.
(d) In Tuskegee.

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

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

4. In Europe, what observation does Booker make about Holland?
(a) The Dutch are industrious and progressive.
(b) The colorful tulips add beauty to the land.
(c) The land is used economically.
(d) The windmill designs are ingenious.

5. Washington tells potential donors that money donated for a specific building at Tuskegee secures materials and:
(a) Buys furnishings.
(b) Builds the future of America.
(c) Directly impacts the education of the students.
(d) Pays for the labor involved.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Booker travels by train and two women recognize him, they insist that he join them for dinner. Why does this worry him?

2. Booker remarks that too many people use the Christmas season as:

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

4. Regarding the people that Booker approaches to support Tuskegee Institute, he notes that:

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

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. Give examples of how different people support Tuskegee Institute.

4. Who are Booker T. Washington's sons?

5. When he's not working, what does Booker enjoy doing?

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

7. Why do Booker Washington and General Armstrong travel together to larger Northern cities?

8. Who is Rev. Robert C. Bedford?

9. Describe the attempt by Booker and his students to build a kiln for baking bricks.

10. Booker demands cleanliness from his students. What one item does he insist everyone have?

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