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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. Booker says that officials and leaders who visit the Tuskegee Institute are what?

2. After dining with two women in a train's dining section, Booker goes to the smoking car where he expects:

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

4. What are the names of Booker's two sons?

5. Booker points out that those who can't offer his Tuskegee school monetary donations instead offer:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Booker say about approaching the very wealthy for support for his school?

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

4. Who is Rev. Robert C. Bedford?

5. Why does Booker go to Europe?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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