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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Struggle for an Education.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?
(a) He's tired, dirty, and ragged from his long journey.
(b) He hasn't had a drink of water or any food for a day and a half.
(c) He promises to be her best student ever.
(d) He's thrilled to be there and ready to learn.

2. Booker T. Washington spends his early years, from his birth until the end of the Civil War, as:
(a) A homeless child.
(b) An orphan.
(c) A refugee.
(d) A slave.

3. In the chapter "Boyhood Days," what does Booker say he does in order to get to school on time?
(a) Runs the entire distance to school.
(b) Wakes up earlier than the rest of his family.
(c) Skips breakfast.
(d) Changes the clock at work.

4. When Booker wants a cap in order to fit in at his school, what does his mother do?
(a) Tells him to get a second job so he can afford to buy a cap.
(b) Sells her ring to buy him a cap.
(c) Makes him a cap out of scrap denim.
(d) Buys less food to save money for a cap.

5. Although he is uncertain of the exact location of his birth, Booker T. Washington believes he was born near a:
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Post office.
(c) Train station.
(d) Farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do young Booker and his family live in the plantation's kitchen?

2. When the Emancipation Proclamation is read to slaves, freeing them immediately, what does Booker say they consider after their initial celebration?

3. To help Booker while he's studying at Hampton, who sends him small amounts of money whenever possible?

4. While living with his stepfather, young Booker works:

5. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?

(see the answer key)

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