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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 happens when Booker and his students try to construct a kiln for baking bricks?

2. How does Robert Bedford become involved with Tuskegee Institute?

3. As Booker prepares to speak at the expo in 1895, he feels the weight of responsibility because his audience consists of:

4. Who is Washington's third wife?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Booker's disappointment in how the people of Tuskegee regard Christmas and what he decides to do to improve the situation.

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

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

5. During his speech to a large audience at the Atlanta Exposition, what does Booker focus on?

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

7. What important lesson does Booker T. Washington say he learns from General Armstrong?

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

9. Who is Rev. Robert C. Bedford?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through his lifetime of work, Booker not only lifts himself up also but creates opportunities for countless blacks.

1. Citing examples, show how Booker helps blacks advance during the post-Civil War era and into the twentieth century.

2. Explain how holding on to his values and living his passion enable Booker to help countless people.

Essay Topic 2

Booker is a keen observer of human nature and includes many of his observations in his autobiography. Select three observations that he makes about human nature, and describe them in detail. Why does he include this information in his book?

Essay Topic 3

Citing specific examples from the book, explain how the following influence Booker's work:

1. Faith.

2. Drive.

3. Community.

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