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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black Race and Red Race.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?
(a) Lack of book learning.
(b) No hope for advancement.
(c) No writing supplies.
(d) Lack of free time.

2. When Booker travels with a young Indian boy who is ill, how are they treated by outsiders?
(a) They are rejected by everyone they seek help from.
(b) The boy is accepted into establishments that Booker is not allowed to enter.
(c) They are welcomed by everyone they seek help from.
(d) Booker is accepted into establishments that the boy is not allowed to enter.

3. Who dies at the end of Booker's second year at Hampton?
(a) His mother.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His stepfather.
(d) A favorite teacher.

4. Booker says that even as a very young child, most of his time is spent:
(a) Working.
(b) Studying.
(c) Playing.
(d) Singing.

5. When Booker works for Mrs. Ruffner, how much is he paid?
(a) Ten dollars a week.
(b) Ten dollars a month.
(c) Five dollars a week.
(d) Five dollars a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the plantation kitchen usually removed from the rest of the house?

2. At Hampton, the blacks and the Indians:

3. As he travels to Hampton, the author arrives in Richmond, Virginia, flat broke and spends the night where?

4. What does Booker remark regarding the acceptance of Indians by the blacks at Hampton?

5. When Booker finally arrives at Hampton and meets the head teacher, what does he tell her?

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