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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. In the chapter "Raising Money," what is the outcome of the meeting Booker has with a man he had been told might be interested in donating to his school?

2. During the time that a new boarding program is being developed at Tuskegee Institute, challenges include:

3. When Miss Davidson travels to ask for financial support for the Tuskegee Institute, she meets two Northern ladies who agree to donate:

4. In the chapter "Raising Money," Booker relates the story of being told about a man who might be interested in donating to his school. How does Booker reach the man?

5. Booker is invited to serve on what kind of board?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Booker's experience on a train ride where he dines in the white section.

2. How do his students treat Booker T. Washington?

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Rev. Robert C. Bedford?

8. Describe Booker's third wife.

9. Why does Booker feel it was worth his time to travel two thousand miles just to deliver a five-minute speech?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. What are Booker's thoughts on education as a child? As a teen? As a young man studying to be a teacher? As a young teacher? As the director of a school?

2. How does Booker's philosophy on education evolve over time? In what ways do his ideas remain unchanged?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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