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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 speaking about other students at Hampton, Booker notes that:
(a) They are intelligent but lack common sense.
(b) They also make necessary sacrifices.
(c) Their parents can afford to pay the tuition.
(d) He is the oldest there.

2. Due to overcrowding at Hampton, there isn't enough room in the dormitories and some students have to spend the winter in:
(a) Barns.
(b) School hallways.
(c) Cardboard boxes.
(d) Tents.

3. When Booker first starts school, why is he not able to attend full time?
(a) He has to take care of the family's sheep.
(b) His mother needs his help around the house.
(c) His stepfather forces him to continue working.
(d) He cannot afford to pay the tuition.

4. What is Booker's brother's name?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Benton.
(c) Bill.
(d) John.

5. The "T" in Booker T. Washington stands for:
(a) Taliaferro.
(b) Thomasino.
(c) Theodoro.
(d) Trumbert.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter "Boyhood Days," what does Booker say he does in order to get to school on time?

2. What agreement is made so that Booker can spend more time at school?

3. What is the potato bin that Booker describes from his childhood home?

4. As a young boy, one of Booker's jobs is what?

5. Shortly after acquiring their freedom, where does the author's family move to?

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