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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. Teachers at Tuskegee are largely recruited from where?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Howard.
(d) Hampton.

2. Because he's disappointed by how the people of Tuskegee regard Christmas, what does Booker introduce at his school?
(a) Bible teachings.
(b) History of Christianity.
(c) Ethics education.
(d) Lessons from major world religions.

3. 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.

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

5. After dining with two women in a train's dining section, Booker goes to the smoking car where he expects:
(a) To be berated by the men.
(b) To meet up with a friend.
(c) To be asked to leave.
(d) To catch up on reading.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Booker's second wife?

3. What does Booker say about the way that Southerners treat him?

4. How do the Tuskegee students treat Booker T. Washington?

5. During the time that a new boarding program is being developed at Tuskegee Institute, challenges include:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Rev. Robert C. Bedford?

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

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

5. Why does Booker go to Europe?

6. How long are Booker and his second wife married?

7. Why does Booker feel it was worth his time to travel two thousand miles just to deliver a five-minute speech?

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

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

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

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