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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Thousand Miles for a Five-Minute Speech.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Booker notes that many blacks of his era wanted to learn what two languages?
(a) Latin and Greek.
(b) French and Latin.
(c) Greek and Spanish.
(d) Spanish and French.

2. What expo is Booker invited to speak at in September of 1895?
(a) The Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition.
(b) The Alabama Agricultural and Industrial Exposition.
(c) The International Northern States Exposition.
(d) The Boston World Exposition.

3. In "The Reconstruction Period" chapter, what does the author conclude about many teachers and preachers, as well as some politicians?
(a) They are interested in bettering the lives of others.
(b) They draw too much attention to themselves.
(c) They are out of touch with reality.
(d) They are selfless, noble, and idealistic.

4. At his speaking engagement at the expo in 1895, Booker is:
(a) Hailed as a hero.
(b) The only black man invited to speak at the event.
(c) The only southerner invited to speak at the event.
(d) Booed loudly.

5. The author notes that many people who got an inkling of education became:
(a) Teachers or preachers.
(b) Public speakers or politicians.
(c) Entrepreneurs or salesmen.
(d) Doctors or attorneys.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Booker states that many former slaves wanted to:

3. Booker observes that during the Reconstruction Period, many who held public office were unable to do what after leaving office?

4. In the author's view, how would the freed slaves have been better served?

5. Booker remarks that too many people use the Christmas season as:

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