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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Raising Money.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Emancipation Proclamation is read to slaves, freeing them immediately, what does Booker say they consider after their initial celebration?
(a) They wonder if they're being told the truth.
(b) They don't trust the masters to abide by the new law.
(c) They ask themselves what state they should move to.
(d) They wonder where they will live and what work they'll do.

2. On his journey to Hampton, Booker runs out of money for public transportation. How does he continue his journey?
(a) Borrowing a bicycle, which he later returns.
(b) Hiding in a hay wagon.
(c) Hopping onto a freight train.
(d) Walking and hitching rides.

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

4. Who joins Booker as co-teacher at his school in Tuskegee?
(a) George W. Campbell.
(b) Olivia A. Davidson.
(c) Lewis Adams.
(d) Ruthie Smith.

5. In the author's view, how would the freed slaves have been better served?
(a) Through the availability of work-study programs.
(b) Through trained advisors who could help with the transition.
(c) If the state government had created a job-finding service for them.
(d) If the federal government had made plans to teach them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After completing his studies and returning to Malden, Booker is hired to work as a teacher. His workdays start at 8:00 AM and don't end until what time?

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

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

5. The author states that those earning seventy-five or a hundred dollars a month were:

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