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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. When he teaches back home in Malden, what does Booker include in his curriculum for his day classes?

2. When Booker works for Mrs. Ruffner, how much is he paid?

3. While living with his stepfather, young Booker works:

4. The author completes his studies at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute:

5. What do the Hampton night school students earn money for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do blacks react upon being read the Emancipation Proclamation?

2. Describe the position that General Armstrong offers Booker Washington at Hampton.

3. What challenges does Booker encounter along his journey to Hampton?

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

5. Who is Olivia A. Davidson?

6. What is "The Plucky Class?"

7. How do Booker and his family reach their new home after they are freed?

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

9. Who works closely with Booker to establish the new school in Tuskegee?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are times in his life when Booker learns hard lessons. What are some of the hard lessons Booker learns? How does he maintain a sense of optimism or hope after difficult or disappointing experiences? What prevents him from losing faith in humanity?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of Booker's closest friends and colleagues. In what ways do they influence Booker? What important lessons does he learn from them?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of teacher is Booker? What makes him stand apart? How does he regard his students? How do his students regard him? In what ways is he an exceptional educator?

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