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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The "T" in Booker T. Washington stands for:

2. In June of 1881, Booker is hired to oversee what kind of school in Tuskegee?

3. Booker states that in addition to receiving book knowledge in school, former slaves should be taught:

4. What do the Hampton night school students do during the day?

5. The author states that those earning seventy-five or a hundred dollars a month were:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Ruffner and the work Booker does for her.

2. What jobs does Booker have as a child in Malden?

3. Describe Booker's experience of traveling with an Indian boy who is ill.

4. How do the blacks and the Indians get along at Hampton?

5. According to Booker, how might blacks suddenly faced with freedom have been better served?

6. What two things does Washington say every former slave who is newly freed wants?

7. How does Booker T. Washington end up overseeing a new school in Tuskegee, Alabama?

8. How does Booker describe the residents of Tuskegee?

9. Describe Booker's experiences as a young man working at restaurants.

10. Describe Booker's early childhood family and home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Explain Booker's views on manual labor. Why does he feel this way?

2. As a teacher and a director, how does Booker incorporate manual labor into his educational curriculum? Cite specific examples from the book.

3. How do students, other teachers, and parents feel about Booker's methods of adding practical skills to his educational curriculum? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Whether or not he realizes it, Booker T. Washington is an innovator. He makes innovations in teaching methods, school programs, and school curriculum. Describe, in detail, what innovations Booker brings about in education and how he puts them into effect.

Essay Topic 3

Booker develops and maintains strong work ethics and high standards.

1. Describe Booker's work ethics. How do they help him reach success?

2. What standards does Booker live by? How do these standards help him accomplish great things in his life? Cite specific examples.

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