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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. What is Booker's brother's name?

2. What does Booker say about his job working in coalmines?

3. As he travels to Hampton, the author arrives in Richmond, Virginia, flat broke and spends the night where?

4. On his journey to Hampton, Booker runs out of money for public transportation. How does he continue his journey?

5. What do Booker and his co-teacher at Tuskegee agree they need to add to their curriculum?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Booker do after completing his studies with honors?

4. Why does Booker purchase an old plantation for the Tuskegee Institute?

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

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

7. What is "The Plucky Class?"

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

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

10. Booker decides it's time for him to go to Hampton. What is Hampton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Booker gets the opportunity to travel to Europe with his family. Although at first he is reluctant to leave his work behind, he ends up enjoying the trip immensely.

Describe Booker's trip to Europe. What does he learn from his travels? What captures his attention? How is he received throughout Europe? What ideas does he bring back home?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout his life, many people help Booker succeed.

1. Describe some of the people who are influential in helping Booker become a success.

2. How do these people help Booker? Cite specific examples from the book.

3. Describe how the help that Booker receives in turn propels him to help countless others.

Essay Topic 3

In his book, Booker T. Washington offers his reflections and tips on public speaking.

1. Summarize what he says about public speaking. Then, offer several specific tips that he provides.

2. What does he say he enjoys about giving speeches? Why is this a worthwhile activity for him?

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