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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Teaching School in a Stable and a Hen House.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As a young boy, one of Booker's jobs is what?
(a) Taking wheat to the silo.
(b) Painting fences.
(c) Carrying corn to the mill.
(d) None of these is correct.

3. As he travels to Hampton, the author arrives in Richmond, Virginia, flat broke and spends the night where?
(a) In a church.
(b) Under a boardwalk.
(c) In a barn.
(d) Under a drawbridge.

4. What does the author say that all of the newly freed, former slaves want?
(a) To change their names.
(b) Monetary compensation from former masters.
(c) To own land.
(d) Assistance with adjusting to their new lives.

5. After his first year at Hampton, where does Booker work during the summer?
(a) Farm.
(b) Circus.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a typical week for farming families in Tuskegee?

2. In "The Reconstruction Period" chapter, what does the author conclude about many teachers and preachers, as well as some politicians?

3. Booker notes that many blacks of his era wanted to learn what two languages?

4. Booker explains that many Tuskegee families offered gifts to help out his school. Which gift touched him the most?

5. Who dies at the end of Booker's second year at Hampton?

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