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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 expo is Booker invited to speak at in September of 1895?

2. Why do members of the community buy the bricks made by Booker's students?

3. How long does it take Booker's school to raise enough money to pay off debt?

4. Why does Booker say it was worth the effort to travel two thousand miles to give a five-minute speech?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do Booker Washington and General Armstrong travel together to larger Northern cities?

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

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

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

7. Describe Booker's third wife.

8. Why does Booker go to Europe?

9. What burden does Booker feel he carries as his speaking engagements increase?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

1. Faith.

2. Drive.

3. Community.

Essay Topic 2

The author spends some time discussing race relations.

1. Summarize a few of the key points Booker makes regarding the interactions, attitudes, and tension between blacks and whites.

2. What negative behaviors and trends does he observe?

3. What positive interactions does he notice between the two races?

4. What conclusions does he reach regarding race relations?

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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