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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. According to Washington, what group makes the best audience?
2. 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?
3. Booker is invited to serve on what kind of board?
4. Booker's trip to Europe is his first vacation in how many years?
5. When Booker travels by train and two women recognize him, they insist that he join them for dinner. Why does this worry him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Booker feel it was worth his time to travel two thousand miles just to deliver a five-minute speech?
2. Describe Booker's third wife.
3. What burden does Booker feel he carries as his speaking engagements increase?
4. Why does Booker go to Europe?
5. How long are Booker and his second wife married?
6. Give examples of how different people support Tuskegee Institute.
7. Booker demands cleanliness from his students. What one item does he insist everyone have?
8. What important lesson does Booker T. Washington say he learns from General Armstrong?
9. Why do Booker and his students launch an effort to make bricks?
10. How is Booker's speech at the Atlanta Exposition received?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Booker lives a remarkable life, going from being a slave to being a successful educator whose school is visited by the President of the United States.
1. Describe what Booker thinks about going from poverty and slavery to reaching such great heights.
2. How does he earn the respect he deserves?
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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