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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Helping Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he teaches back home in Malden, what does Booker include in his curriculum for his day classes?
(a) Cooking, house cleaning, and woodworking.
(b) Calculus, astronomy, and astrology.
(c) Latin, French, and Portuguese.
(d) Proper hygiene and personal care.

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

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) Skips breakfast.
(c) Changes the clock at work.
(d) Wakes up earlier than the rest of his family.

4. By saving enough money, who does Booker help send to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute?
(a) His brother John and their adopted brother James.
(b) His sister Amanda and their cousin David.
(c) His brother John and his sister Amanda.
(d) His adopted brother James and his cousin David.

5. During a fight between blacks and whites, what happens to Mr. Ruffner, the white salt mines owner, when he stands up for the blacks?
(a) He is offered the job of mayor.
(b) He is cheered enthusiastically.
(c) He is arrested.
(d) He is severely injured.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to teaching day and night classes and doing tutoring, Booker teaches:

2. After Booker and his family move into a small cabin with his stepfather in a salt-mining community, what do they discover about their new home?

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

4. Booker says that even as a very young child, most of his time is spent:

5. The "T" in Booker T. Washington stands for:

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